Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Bookkeeper in Walnut Creek, California. The selected candidate will join our team and play a crucial role in our financial operations, including payroll administration, benefits administration, project accounting, general accounting, and expense reports processing. Responsibilities: • Oversee payroll operations including the management of staff payments, journal entries, voluntary deductions, and tax reporting. • Handle benefits administration duties such as managing new employees, tracking employee changes, and updating payroll changes. • Conduct project accounting tasks including reviewing time entries, managing project contracts, and assisting with billing. • Manage general accounting operations like logging, entering, and posting cash receipts, and fixed asset entry. • Assist in the preparation of management reports. • Process expense reports, including reviewing and correcting general ledger entries, cost allocation, and project attribution. • Assist with year-end requirements such as organization 1099s and providing information for external tax accountants. • Utilize Microsoft Excel for various financial tasks and reporting. • Assist in the preparation of proposals and contribute to the creation of written reports and client presentations. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a bookkeeping role. • Proficient in account reconciliation, ensuring the accuracy of financial data. • Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes. • Skilled in performing bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. • Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices. • Ability to perform data entry tasks with high levels of accuracy and speed. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, able to use advanced functions for financial tracking and reporting. • Experience in managing the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurately recorded. • Ability to manage payroll processes, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. • Experience in using QuickBooks for financial management and bookkeeping tasks. • Prior experience with Deltek software is a plus. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .