Full Charge Bookkeeper

About the Role

Robert Half is seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper for a contract-to-hire role in San Carlos, CA. The role oversees day-to-day accounting operations, maintains accurate financial records, manages the month-end close, and prepares financial reports for review by the company's outside accountant. The ideal candidate has strong full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting experience, is highly proficient in QuickBooks Online, and Procore experience is a plus, but not required. What You'll Do

• Manage the full-cycle bookkeeping process, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.

• Complete month-end reconciliations and prepare financial reports for review and submission to the company's outside accountant.

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and complete the month-end close process.

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reports.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting best practices.

• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.

• Support project accounting activities, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, retainage tracking, progress billing, and project cost analysis, when applicable.

• Partner with operations and management to ensure accurate financial reporting for projects and business operations.

• Coordinate with external accountants during year-end reviews, audits, and tax preparation.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

• Perform additional bookkeeping and accounting duties as assigned. What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of bookkeeping, Staff Accountant, or general accounting experience.

• Experience supporting construction, manufacturing, engineering, field services, transportation, logistics, utilities, or other project-based businesses is highly preferred.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online is required.

• Experience with Procore is a plus, but not required.

• Strong experience with month-end reconciliations, financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, retainage, progress billing, or project accounting is highly preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Nice to Have

• Procore experience is a plus but not required.

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, field services, transportation, logistics, utilities, or other project-based industries. Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: 39.5865 - 45.837 USD.

• Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; eligible for company 401(k) plan.