Bookkeeper

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support accounting and payroll operations for a printing and publishing business in Montebello, California. This part-time position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables activity, reconciling cash and bank records, and ensuring weekly payroll is processed correctly for a union manufacturing workforce. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment when resolving billing discrepancies, and the ability to manage recurring financial tasks with consistency and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

- Manage accounts receivable activities by recording incoming ACH and check payments and maintaining accurate customer balances.

- Review invoices for accuracy, investigate billing discrepancies, and follow up on issues that affect timely payment.

- Monitor outstanding balances, prepare aging reports, and communicate on accounts that move beyond standard payment terms, including those over 30 days past due.

- Verify cash receipts and complete regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial records align with daily transactions.

- Process weekly payroll for approximately 150 employees in a union manufacturing environment using Paycom.

- Maintain payroll-related records, including union dues and reporting of hours worked for employee medical benefit administration.

- Support day-to-day bookkeeping functions by keeping financial data organized, current, and ready for review.

- Assist with routine accounting follow-up to help ensure payment activity and payroll records remain accurate and complete. Requirements - 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping or a closely related accounting support role.

- Hands-on experience with accounts receivable, including payment posting, invoice review, and collections follow-up.

- Proficiency in bank reconciliations and verifying cash receipt activity.

- Background processing payroll, preferably on a weekly schedule for a larger employee population.

- Familiarity with union payroll requirements, including dues tracking and hours reporting, is strongly preferred.

- Experience using Quick Books and Paycom or comparable accounting and payroll systems.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

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