Bookkeeper

Location: Hybrid, based out of offices in Cupertino, Pleasanton, or Santa Cruz, California, United States. Generally three days per week onsite; tax season requires full-time in-office work. Occasional client site visits may be required.

Company

Aardvark Tax Advisors is a full-service tax, accounting, and advisory firm serving small businesses and entrepreneurs as the accounting and client services practice of hirify.global.

What you will do

• Maintain accurate client financial records, general ledger entries, and account documentation.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor bills, invoicing, payment tracking, and overdue accounts.
• Record payroll transactions, expenses, and reimbursements, and perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and support month-end and year-end close.
• Serve as a primary contact for bookkeeping-related client needs and help clients use QuickBooks and Xero.
• Coordinate bookkeeping and tax work with accountants and tax professionals while adopting workflow improvements.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting platforms.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
• Ability to work in the required hybrid arrangement, including full-time onsite work during tax season.

Nice to have

• Payroll processing experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax regulations.
• Experience supporting multiple clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Accounting or bookkeeping certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Proprietary AI tools amplify accounting expertise and shift routine work away from accounting and tax teams.
• Health care plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) and IRA options.
• Life insurance, paid time off, and public holidays.
• Work-from-home flexibility, subject to firm needs and the hybrid schedule.
• Stock option plan.