Bookkeeper (Virtual Remote Part-Time or Full Time Accounting)

Full-time, Part-time
At Optima Office our people are the most important asset. Optima Office was voted as a BEST PLACE TO WORK since 2020 by the San Diego Business Journal, as well as fastest growing company by inc 5000 !! Optima Office is a female owned company that provides Outsourced Accounting, CFO and COO services along with Human Resources Support. We serve over 300 companies across the United States but are mostly focused on the West Coast. Half of the company's profits get paid out as bonuses to the team and for fun company events.
We have a huge emphasis on work-life balance and provide a flexible environment which allows our team to choose their own schedule. It means a lot to work for a company that is genuinely caring and supportive to its employees, and I look forward to being part of the Optima Office family for years to come." - What to Expect Starting at Optima Office as a Bookkeeper...

We believe in optimizing our time at work so that we can spend quality time with our friends and family outside of the office.
We have a career development program along with a robust training platform.
Our client's values tend to line up directly with our own, making for a unique partnership with mutual benefits.
Optima Office is the place for you if...
You are technically strong - you have experience in accounting, finance or HR and can be relied upon by colleagues and clients for accurate and timely work. A variety of industry and software experience is considered a huge plus, but not required for staff level positions. This position is responsible for managing the bookkeeping and general office administrative duties. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable, bank deposits, reconciliations, and other finance-related duties.

Maintains records according to generally accepted accounting principles including recording the general ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliation of bank statements.
Applies strong accounting skills, including A/P, A/R, purchasing backup, journal entries, and all bookkeeping.
Supports clients with collection calls on accounts
This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days in our San Diego office.

All positions can be full Time, part time, in-person or hybrid.

• Our clients do like to see us from time to time, but working remotely is an option.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay.
• 1-3 years of proven bookkeeping experience
• Reliable means of transportation and ability to visit clients on-site in San Diego at least 2 days a week.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and/or other automated accounting systems
• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills
• An associate degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, but not required