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Bookkeeper jobs in San Francisco, 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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: We are seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in the accounting department. As a bookkeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations…
$163k - $247k
* About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in…
$30 - $38 per hour
Job: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: San Francisco, CA Onsite: 1x in office per week Hourly Pay: $30-$38 / hour, depending on experience Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).…
Finance team with additional accounting and administrative projects as needed What We're Looking For ~2–5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience ~ Hospitality or restaurant accounting experience…
Volunteer Role: Bookkeeper Location: Remote within the US * Fraud and phishing warning * Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your inf…
$30 per hour
Accounts Payable Specialist 3365043 ~ Hourly pay: $30/hr ~ Worksite: Leading medical institution (San Francisco, CA 94103 - Onsite) ~ W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL ~4…
$20 - $29.98 per hour
which allows us to care for our employees by making a difference in their lives. Mollie Stone's is looking for a Full-Time Bookkeeper at our Castro location to be an integral part of the team. This position will require…
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$85k - $110k
Job Details: Payroll Specialist Responsibilities: Payroll - Process semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll ensuring accurate pay calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings - Review and audit timesheets prior to payroll p…
Job Description Job Description Billing Specialist Lead North Bay is seeking a Billing Specialist Lead to join our team. This position is primarily remote with occasional in-office days in the Bay Area and may transition…
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What bookkeepers earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $53k–$67k |
| Mid level | $32–$42 | $67k–$87k |
| Senior | $40–$52 | $84k–$109k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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