Bookkeeper

Summary of our Client:

Kavanagh Construction is a Bay Area construction company specializing in custom residential projects and a full-service civil division. With both residential and civil divisions, we bring precision, teamwork, and pride to everything we build. We're looking for people who share those values to grow with us.

About the Role:

The Full Charge Bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring accurate financial record keeping while maintaining the centralized database. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of established accounting principles, ensuring all documentation reflects a high level of accuracy and detailed financial transparency. We offer highly competitive pay, a full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with a match, and PTO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a database, ensuring that records are complete and current
• Record information, processing, and filing forms
• Prepare checks, deposits
• Update ledgers, researching and resolving discrepancies
• Respond appropriately to vendor, client, and internal requests
• Ensure the Accounting Department runs smoothly and efficiently
• Process refunds and reconcile charge backs
• Process accounts payable/receivable in a timely manner and ensuring accurate coding and proper documentation
• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Bring the books to the trial balance stage
• Complete tax forms
• Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements
• Serve as back-up person for the Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• On-site in Mountain View Office

About You:

To be considered you
must
have:

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent years of experience
• Experience in the accounting field minimum 3+ years
• Ability to commute to Mountain View, CA

Additional Qualifications:

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent years of experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting procedures and principles
• Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information
• High level of accuracy and efficiency, attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Courteous, professional manner, strong customer service skills
• Computer literacy and strong typing skills, experience with accounting software may be required
• Interact with corporate CPA as needed