Full Charge Bookkeeper

Company: Integra Accountancy Corporation

Location: Bakersfield, CA 3850 Riverlakes Drive, Suite E

Work Location: Primarily in-office.

Pay Range: $32.00 - $35.00/hour, DOE

Pay Basis: Hourly

Target Compensation: $33.65/hour (approximately $70,000/year at 2,080 hours per year)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping / accounting experience

Why Integra

At Integra Accountancy Corporation, we believe great work happens in a great environment. We're a fun, close-knit team that knows how to balance hard work with genuine enjoyment. From weekly company lunches during tax season to firm-wide outings throughout the year, we support employee innovation and creativity. Our team has the room to bring new ideas to the table and make a real impact on how we serve our clients.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping cycle for multiple client engagements, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank/credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledgers across multiple client entities.
• Process full-cycle payroll for clients, including payroll tax deposits and quarterly/annual payroll tax filings.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for clients across various jurisdictions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot client accounting files in both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and supporting schedules for client and firm review.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and other required informational filings.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and respond to bookkeeping-related questions.
• Collaborate with CPAs and engagement teams to ensure client books are accurate, current, and ready for tax and financial statement engagements.
• Identify and flag workflow or process improvements to enhance efficiency across client engagements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop required.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll, including payroll tax compliance and filings.
• Experience preparing and filing sales and use tax returns.
• Experience working with multiple clients or entities simultaneously; public accounting/CPA firm experience a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for direct client interaction.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple engagements.
• Primarily in-office at Integra's Bakersfield location.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays