Bookkeeper - General Accountant at Bowman & Company LLP

Stockton, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bookkeeping, General Ledger Maintenance, Journal Entries, Payroll Processing, Reconciliation, Financial Statement Preparation, Invoice Processing, Trial Balance Preparation, Chart of Accounts Development, QuickBooks Proficiency, QuickBooks Online Proficiency, Cash vs Accrual Accounting, Tax Return Preparation, Confidentiality Maintenance, Data Entry Accuracy, Analytical Prowess

Industry

Accounting

Description

Description Bowman & Company, LLP, is currently looking for a qualified Bookkeeper to meet the needs of our expanding practice with a focus on managing client books, journal entries, payroll, year-end, month-end and quarterly reconciliation and closing out, preparing financial statements, processing invoices and other like duties. We serve family-owned businesses, real-estate owners, high net worth individuals, farmers and wineries, construction contractors, affordable housing projects, and non-profit organizations. We believe in supporting our community and hire people that have strong connections to the Stockton area. We have currently been named one of the top 50 Best of the Best accounting firms for 2025 and have received this designation multiple years in a row. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that challenges and motivates our employees, rewards them for their work, and fosters a team approach. Essential Duties: Perform monthly, quarterly and annual client activities such as posting and reconciling accounts Maintain accounts by verifying, allocating and posting transactions. Reconciling and balancing accounts. Prepare trial balance and work papers. Maintain & balance General Ledger. Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends. Maintain historical reports & documentation. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Advise management on recommendations and required actions. Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts, defining bookkeeping policies and procedures. Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions. Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries. Maintains historical records by filing documents. Understand and apply federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing reports; advising management on needed actions. Other like duties as assigned. Requirements 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting & bookkeeping. Accounting knowledge including the ability to handle complex projects with Attention to detail. Knowledge and experience with posting and reconciling accounts, posting interest expenses, reconciling loan accounts, recording depreciation and othermonth, quarter and year-end activities. Knowledge of cash v. accrual accounting. Experience preparing tax returns. Understanding of various types of business structures such as sole proprietorship, partnership, S and C corporation and the impact to the balance sheet. Proficient in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online Ability to work independently and constructively as a team. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Knowledgeable of Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS). Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as-needed. Bookkeeping skills and qualifications. Analytical prowess and ability to deal with complexity, reporting research results, Proficiency and accuracy with data entry. Attention to detail.3+ years of relevant experience in accounting & bookkeeping. Accounting knowledge including the ability to handle complex projects with Attention to detail. Knowledge and experience with posting and reconciling accounts, posting interest expenses, reconciling loan accounts, recording depreciation and other month, quarter and year-end activities. Knowledge of cash v. accrual accounting. Experience preparing tax returns. Understanding of various types of business structures such as sole proprietorship, partnership, S and C corporation and the impact to the balance sheet. Proficient in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online Ability to work independently and constructively as a team. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Knowledgeable of Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS). Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as-needed. Bookkeeping skills and qualifications. Analytical prowess and ability to deal with complexity, reporting research results, Proficiency and accuracy with data entry. Attention to detail. We are not your typical CPA firm! We offer superior salary and benefit packages including health/dental insurance and up to a 10% retirement plan contribution. We have developed family-friendly work policies that enable us to accommodate enthusiastic staff members who might need a more flexible work environment. We value staff retention and employee satisfaction. Come find out why Bowman & Company sets a new standard for CPA firms! We are looking for serious, motivated individuals who want to grow with our firm. If you are looking for a new challenge, this could be a great opportunity to join a professional and respected firm.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing client books, performing monthly, quarterly, and annual activities such as posting transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing trial balances, and maintaining the General Ledger. Essential duties also include preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and developing accounting systems and procedures.