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Role Overview The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for full-cycle accounts payable activities and purchase order administration. This role helps ensure invoices are accurate, payments are processed on time…
Finance & Accounting · San Jose, CA
Bookkeeper jobs in San Jose, 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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$76k
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Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for talented, driven, and caring individuals to become a part of our Leadership Team. You will have the opportunity to lead different areas in the…
Responsive recruiter Job Description: ~Act as manager when manager is unavailable ~In charge of shifts and delegating tasks ~Restock the register nightly for the correct change ~Take deposits to the bank several times a…
$76k - $128k
HR Payroll Analyst Graduate (HROP) - 2026 Start Location : San Jose Employment Type : Regular Job Code : A36042 Responsibilities The HROP Payroll Ops team strives to be the trusted partner to the employees as we respect…
$25 - $32 per hour
Veterinary Billing Specialist $25-32/hour Temporary opportunity in Campbell, California Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts. Weekdays. Compensation is based on experience and skill set. Why Join SAGE Campbell At SAGE Campbell, pa…
FULL-TIME/PERMANENT JOB FUNCTION: As a Accounts Payable you will be responsible for the day-to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, finance reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas. You will be a…
On-Site role Job Description: Location 100% onsite Milpitas M-F. Monday thru Friday flexible to start from 7:30 AM to no later than 9 AM. Inputs data from time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to comp…
$26 per hour
Are you interested in working for the world's largest cannabis market with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California? Are you someone who wants to be part of the growth of a fast-growing indus…
$25 - $27 per hour
Cost Accounting Assistant / Junior Cost Accountant Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cost Accounting Assistant to support our Cost Accountant in managing day-to-day cost controlling, inven…
The Primary role of the Assistant General Manager (AGM) is to develop into a store leader and to be capable of running the store in the absence of a General Manager. An AGM is responsible for supporting the overall shift…
$23 - $26 per hour
Warehouse Assistant -Accountant (EPD II) Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc San Jose, CA Job Summary: The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of the warehouse, including inventory management…
CAPITOL NISSAN is looking for professionals to join our growing team. We provide on the job training and a welcoming family friendly environment. As an accounts Payable you will help our team by accurately performing bas…
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What bookkeepers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $52k–$66k |
| Mid level | $32–$41 | $66k–$86k |
| Senior | $40–$52 | $83k–$108k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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