Senior Bookkeeper

DRINK WEIRD · Oceanside, California

FULL TIME

Job Description

About the Role

We're a fast-growing CPG beverage company looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to keep our books clean and our financials accurate. This is a part-time HYBRID role averaging about 80-120 hours per month requiring 1 day a week in-office in Oceanside, CA or Orange County, CA.

You'll be owning day-to-day bookkeeping functions and working closely with our team to make sure everything is reconciled, categorized correctly, and reported on time.

What You'll Do

Manage all AP and AR functions end-to-end

Process payroll accurately and on schedule via Gusto

Maintain and reconcile accounts in QuickBooks Online

Ensure all transactions are properly categorized in QB

Process and manage vendor payments through Bill.com

Track and reconcile employee expenses via Zoho

Run standard QB reports including P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements

Own month-end close, including full reconciliation of all accounts

Track and reconcile sales across all channels including DTC/ecomm, retail, and distributor separately

Reconcile all bank accounts and credit cards monthly

Reconcile 3PL/warehouse reports against QB inventory records

Track and remit sales tax across all states where we sell

Manage and reconcile inventory and COGS

Process and reconcile co-packer invoices

Manage trade deductions, chargebacks, and trade spend (MCBs, off-invoice allowances, promotions) from retailers and distributors

Prepare 1099s for all applicable contractors and vendors

Enforce expense approval workflows before processing any payments

Support tax prep by pulling and organizing requested documents for our external tax agency

Serve as the internal point of contact for all bookkeeping and accounting functions

Help build and improve financial processes and workflows as we scale

Flag discrepancies and escalate financial issues to leadership as needed

Keep financial records organized and audit-ready

What We're Looking For

7+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in CPG, food & bev, or a product-based business

Expert-level QuickBooks Online skills (certification is a plus)

Hands-on experience with Bill.com, Gusto, and Zoho (or similar platforms)

Strong understanding of AR, AP, payroll, and general bookkeeping principles

Detail-obsessed and organized, you catch errors before they become problems

Self-starter who can work independently with minimal oversight

Strong communicator who can flag issues clearly and proactively

Based in Southern California and able to come into the office weekly

Nice to Have

Experience supporting a growing startup or small business

Familiarity with CPG-specific financials (COGS, inventory, trade spend, etc.)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Company	DRINK WEIRD
Location	Oceanside, California
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Accounting and bookkeeping clerks