Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a healthcare-focused organization in Mountain View, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position will manage core accounting activities, including payables, billing support, reconciliations, and general ledger updates, while helping maintain accurate financial records. The role is well suited for someone who can work independently, stay organized in a small office setting, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and ensuring timely processing of weekly vendor obligations.
• Carry out billing-related tasks, including creating invoices and partnering with outside medical billing vendors to support accurate revenue processing.
• Assist with healthcare billing activities and help resolve routine questions tied to payment and billing workflows.
• Verify invoice coding submitted by department leaders before processing transactions for payment.
• Complete monthly reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and investigate any discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and upload financial support files and related documentation for month-end close coordination with the external accounting firm.
• Record journal entries in the general ledger to support accurate monthly financial reporting.
• Contribute to Public Health cost reporting by assembling supporting schedules and maintaining backup documentation.
• Communicate with supervisors, operational personnel, and external accounting contacts to keep accounting processes moving efficiently.
• Maintain orderly financial files and accounting records to support compliance, reporting, and audit readiness.• Proven experience handling accounts payable in a bookkeeping or accounting support role.
• Background in billing functions, including invoice preparation and coordination of related activities.
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and posting journal entries.
• Ability to manage work independently and stay productive in a smaller office environment.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in day-to-day financial tasks.
• Practical bookkeeping experience supporting multiple accounting functions such as payables and billing.
• Healthcare or medical billing exposure is preferred.
• Familiarity with PointClickCare or Sage is a plus.