Bookkeeper / Office Administrator

Job Description

Bookkeeper / Office Administrator | Nursery and Garden Center

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a long-standing nursery and garden center, located in Modesto, California. This position supports daily financial and office operations, playing an important role in keeping the company’s books accurate and ensuring smooth operations. The ideal candidate will enjoy maintaining organized financial records and contributing to a small, hardworking team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Location: Modesto, CA
• Pay: $24–$30 hourly
• Team: Works directly with ownership
• Mission: Owns maintaining accurate financial records and supporting daily office operations to ensure smooth company functioning.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks Online, inventory system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts: Manage all accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure timely processing and collections.
• Records: Maintain accurate and organized financial records using QuickBooks Online.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly to ensure data integrity.
• Payroll: Support the processing of payroll for approximately 30 employees.
• Administration: Perform general office administration tasks, including answering phones and managing financial documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-career professional with a strong foundation in bookkeeping or accounting support.
• Experience: At least 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience, with a preference for experience using QuickBooks Online.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage confidential financial information responsibly.
• Bonus: Comfortable working effectively within a small team environment.