Senior Bookkeeper

About the RoleWe're a fast-growing CPG beverage company looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to keep our books clean and our financials accurate. This is a part-time HYBRID role averaging about 80-120 hours per month requiring 1 day a week in-office in Oceanside, CA or Orange County, CA.You'll be owning day-to-day bookkeeping functions and working closely with our team to make sure everything is reconciled, categorized correctly, and reported on time.What You'll DoManage all AP and AR functions end-to-endProcess payroll accurately and on schedule via GustoMaintain and reconcile accounts in QuickBooks OnlineEnsure all transactions are properly categorized in QBProcess and manage vendor payments through Bill.comTrack and reconcile employee expenses via ZohoRun standard QB reports including P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statementsOwn month-end close, including full reconciliation of all accountsTrack and reconcile sales across all channels including DTC/ecomm, retail, and distributor separatelyReconcile all bank accounts and credit cards monthlyReconcile 3PL/warehouse reports against QB inventory recordsTrack and remit sales tax across all states where we sellManage and reconcile inventory and COGSProcess and reconcile co-packer invoicesManage trade deductions, chargebacks, and trade spend (MCBs, off-invoice allowances, promotions) from retailers and distributorsPrepare 1099s for all applicable contractors and vendorsEnforce expense approval workflows before processing any paymentsSupport tax prep by pulling and organizing requested documents for our external tax agencyServe as the internal point of contact for all bookkeeping and accounting functionsHelp build and improve financial processes and workflows as we scaleFlag discrepancies and escalate financial issues to leadership as neededKeep financial records organized and audit-readyWhat We're Looking For7+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in CPG, food & bev, or a product-based businessExpert-level QuickBooks Online skills (certification is a plus)Hands-on experience with Bill.com, Gusto, and Zoho (or similar platforms)Strong understanding of AR, AP, payroll, and general bookkeeping principlesDetail-obsessed and organized, you catch errors before they become problemsSelf-starter who can work independently with minimal oversightStrong communicator who can flag issues clearly and proactivelyBased in Southern California and able to come into the office weeklyNice to HaveExperience supporting a growing startup or small businessFamiliarity with CPG-specific financials (COGS, inventory, trade spend, etc.)Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field