Bookkeeper / Office Manager (Part-Time)
Location: Santa Rosa Valley, CA
Schedule: 20 hours per week +
Company Overview
Camlam Farms, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned farming operation in Ventura County with roots dating back to the 1870s. We grow avocados, lemons, and mandarins and are seeking a detail-oriented, trustworthy professional to support our financial and administrative operations.
Position Summary
The Bookkeeper/Office Manager oversees day-to-day accounting, payroll, HR administration, and general office operations. This role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Accounting
- Maintain financial records in QuickBooks across multiple entities
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Reconcile bank accounts, journal entries, fixed assets, and general ledger
- Prepare month-end and year-end close
- Track cash balances and generate financial reports as needed
- Support annual tax preparation
- Reconcile harvest/packout reports with vendor and packing house records
Payroll Administration
- Process semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll
- Audit timecards; track overtime, vacation, and sick leave
- Manage employee payroll updates (direct deposit, withholdings, etc.)
- Reconcile payroll to general ledger
- Support quarterly and annual filings (W-2, 943, 940)
- Assist with 401(k) and Workers’ Compensation audits
HR & Office Administration
- Support onboarding, employee records, and compliance documentation
- Administer benefits enrollment and updates
- Maintain training records and labor law postings
- Enter monthly Pesticide Use Reports
- Assist with agricultural data tracking (soil, fertilization, harvest reports)
- Manage mail, supplies, filing, and general office organization
- Provide responsive, professional support to employees and ownership
Qualifications
- 3+ years of bookkeeping and payroll experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and payroll compliance
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (intermediate+)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to handle confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Farming or agricultural experience a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
