Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Description:

Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist
Vista Wine & Spirits / Vista Fulfillment Group
Santee, CA
$27.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on experience
Full-Time | Hybrid: Primarily On-Site with Select Remote Days
About Vista Wine & Spirits
Vista Wine & Spirits is a growing retail and distribution company based in Santee, CA. We operate in a fast-paced, inventory-driven environment where accurate books, clean reporting, and strong financial controls are essential.
We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist who is experienced with QuickBooks Online, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and advanced Excel analysis.
This role is best suited for someone who can independently manage day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities, keep financial records clean, and support accurate reporting for management.
About the Role
The Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist will help manage the company’s daily accounting activity, including transaction categorization, vendor bills, customer invoices, bill payments, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working inside QuickBooks Online daily, understands how transactions flow through the general ledger, and can produce accurate Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.
This is a full-time hybrid position based out of our Santee, CA location. The role is primarily on-site, with some remote work days available after training and based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
Categorize daily transactions accurately in QuickBooks Online
Maintain clean and organized books across accounts
Review, enter, and oversee vendor bills
Assist with customer invoices and payment tracking
Process bill payments and maintain proper supporting documentation
Prepare and post journal entries and adjusting entries
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
Investigate and correct reconciliation discrepancies
Run and review Profit & Loss reports, Balance Sheets, and other financial reports
Support month-end close and ensure reports are accurate and complete
Help maintain organized digital accounting records
Use Excel to analyze financial data, identify issues, and support reporting
Communicate with management and accounting leadership regarding financial questions or discrepancies
Assist with process improvements and stronger bookkeeping controls
Schedule
Full-time
Monday to Friday
Primarily on-site in Santee, CA
Some remote work days available after training and based on performance
Work Location
Vista Wine & Spirits
Santee, CA
Required Qualifications
3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or similar finance experience
Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online
Ability to independently categorize transactions and maintain accurate books
Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations
Experience preparing or supporting journal entries
Ability to read and understand Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, filtering, sorting, and data analysis
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and stay organized
Clear communication skills
Reliable commute to Santee, CA
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in retail, distribution, inventory-based businesses, or alcohol beverage operations
Experience with inventory, COGS, vendor bills, purchase orders, and sales tax reconciliation
Experience supporting month-end close
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
QuickBooks certification or willingness to complete QuickBooks training
Compensation & Benefits
$27.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Full-time schedule
Hybrid work arrangement after training, with select remote days
Medical insurance contribution
Dental insurance
Optional 401(k)
Employee discount
Paid QuickBooks training opportunities
Growth opportunity within the accounting department

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