Bookkeeper Job in Palo Alto, CA

Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. In a mid-sized company, this role helps manage daily transactions, reconciliations, and reporting while working closely with leadership, human resources, and external vendors to support smooth financial operations. Based on general knowledge.

• Manage accounts payable by processing invoices, coding expenses, and preparing vendor payments. Based on general knowledge.
• Manage accounts receivable by creating invoices, applying payments, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on past-due accounts. Based on general knowledge.
• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including timekeeping review, deductions, and payroll record updates. Based on general knowledge.
• Maintain the general ledger and record daily financial transactions. Based on general knowledge.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, vendor statements, and customer balances. Based on general knowledge.
• Prepare financial reports, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close. Based on general knowledge.
• Maintain employee and vendor records, including tax forms and payment details. Based on general knowledge.
• Help ensure compliance with internal procedures and payroll, tax, and accounting requirements. Based on general knowledge.