$55k - $65k
Title : Accounts Payable Specialist Company : Technology Compensation : $55,000-$65,000 base salary Location : Fully Remote Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume, multi-entity envi…
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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$65k
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Collision Auto Parts, comprised of three entities that operate distribution facilities across California and New Mexico, is a leading value-added distributor of certified and non-certified aftermarket collision repair pa…
$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…
$25 - $30 per hour
Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Company: Construction/Engineering Industry Compensation: $25-30/hr (DOE) Key Responsibilities: Process and manage high-volume invoices monthly Match vendor invoices to purchase orders,…
Title: Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Analyst Location : San Diego, CA (onsite) Compensation: $60K – $75K bonus About the Company Our client is a growing real estate investment firm with an expanding commercial p…
$32.32 per hour
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team for a 26-week on-site assignment. In this role, you will independently perform a full range of high-volume payroll func…
$83.6k - $108.1k
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Supervises day to day activities and operations of the payroll department, providing supervision and training to lower level payroll…
$55k - $68k
headquartered in San Diego, CA experiencing its 19th year of consecutive growth. We are looking for a Remote Senior (work from home) Bookkeeper . The Remote Senior Bookkeeper is a highly accountable and results-oriented…
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…
$25 - $33 per hour
Job Overview We are seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Remote Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant to join our team. This work-from-home opportunity is available for both full-time and part-time candid…
$25 - $30 per hour
LOCATION: Remote (San Diego Preferred | Hybrid M/W if Local) COMPENSATION: $25.00 - $30.00/hour Compensation within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, geographical location, and internal equity co…
$24 - $29 per hour
At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith…
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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
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