$20 - $25 per hour
The Vehicle Payables Clerk submits, reconciles and issues payment for all Service Contracts, Gap Contracts, Dealer Reserve, Flooring and all other vehicle payables. At Mossy Auto Group our employees are our most valuable…
Finance & Accounting · San Diego, CA
Bookkeeper jobs in San Diego, CA
Bookkeepers maintain the daily financial records of a business. They enter transactions, reconcile bank accounts, manage invoices and bills, and keep the ledger tidy enough for accountants to work from.
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$22–$44/hr
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$65k
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Are you an experienced hospital billing professional looking for a high-impact, fully remote opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated Hospital Billing Specialist to join our Revenue Cycle team! In this key position, you w…
Payroll Specialist - TemporaryRobert Half is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a temporary opportunity with an established organization. This position will support payroll processing for multiple locations as…
$66.71k - $100.07k
LOCATION STATUS SALARY REPORTS TO California — remote Full-time $66,712–$100,068 Controller Position Overview Harder+Company Community Research is seeking an experienced Project Accountant & Payroll Specialist to join ou…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in San Diego, California. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support an accurate and efficient close cycle, and strengthe…
Reference: 630281Posted: 2026-09-25Location: San Diego, CACompany: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: ****@*****.*** PR Range: 47.50-59.25/h DOEPosition Summary:The Senior Accounting Analyst II will provide h…
$25 - $27 per hour
provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Bookkeeper is responsible for the financial operations of tenant accounts and vendor paymen…
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POTENTIAL TEMP TO HIRE - DURATION - 6 MONTHS - ONSITE POSITION - SHIFT - MON-FRI 8AM-5PM. POSITION DESCRIPTION: This candidate will be responsible for reviewing site expenses as submitted through the site purchase order…
$31 - $35 per hour
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Solely funded by philanthropists Gary and Mary West, West Health includes the nonprofit and nonpartisan Gary and Mary West Health Institute and Gary and Mary West Foundation in San Diego, and the Ga…
state of California. Overview: The Accounting Assistant supports the Finance Department by performing a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll administration functions. This position is responsible for, maintain…
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What bookkeepers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$27 | $45k–$57k |
| Mid level | $27–$35 | $57k–$73k |
| Senior | $34–$44 | $71k–$92k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
QuickBooksAccounts payableAccounts receivableBank reconciliationData entry accuracyInvoicingPayroll basicsExcelOrganization and follow-through
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which bookkeeping software have you used day to day?
Name the platforms and the tasks you actually performed in them — reconciliations, invoicing, reports. Mention certifications like QuickBooks ProAdvisor if you have them.
How do you make sure your entries are accurate?
Describe habits: reconciling regularly, double-checking against source documents, and reviewing unusual balances rather than trusting memory.
Walk me through reconciling a bank account.
Show the mechanics — match transactions, investigate differences, adjust for timing items — and your habit of finishing with a clean, documented reconciliation.
How do you handle a client or manager who is behind on records?
Describe triaging months of backlog systematically and setting up a routine so it does not pile up again. Calm persistence is the selling point.
What do you do when you find a transaction you cannot categorize?
Say you park it in a review account, gather context from receipts or the owner, and never guess silently. Accuracy over speed.
How do you keep sensitive financial information confidential?
Mention practical measures: access controls, not discussing figures outside need-to-know, and following the firm's data handling rules.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For bookkeepers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the volume you handled: transactions per month, accounts reconciled, or number of client books maintained.
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Name your software stack precisely, including QuickBooks Online versus Desktop, since employers filter on it.
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Mention accuracy outcomes, like reconciliations kept current or clean handoffs to CPAs at tax time.
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Include adjacent skills that widen the role, such as payroll runs, sales tax filings, or 1099 preparation.
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List bookkeeping certifications or coursework; they matter more in this role than a general degree.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Bookkeeper
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Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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