Full Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper with experience in the construction industry. The ideal candidate will assist with the management of all aspects of financial and accounting operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies. This role requires a proactive individual with expertise in construction accounting, cost tracking, and payroll, as well as familiarity with project-based financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Accounting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Track and reconcile job costs, change orders, and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules.
• Financial Reporting:
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Prepare budget-to-actual comparisons and project profitability analyses.
• Assist with cash flow management and forecasting.
• Payroll Management:
• Process payroll, including certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting as required.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Track and allocate labor costs to specific jobs/projects.
• Project Accounting:
• Monitor and report on job costs, including materials, labor, subcontractor payments, and overhead allocation.
• Assist in preparing project budgets, estimates, and cost-to-complete projections.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and billing.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable:
• Process invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payments, ensuring timely approvals and payments.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables to maintain cash flow.
• Ensure proper lien releases and compliance with construction contract terms.
• Tax Compliance:
• Prepare and file sales tax, use tax, and other industry-specific filings.
• Assist in gathering documentation for year-end tax preparation and audits.
• Software and Technology:
• Use industry-specific accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Procore.
• Implement and maintain accounting systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, with at least 1 years in the construction industry.
• Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, job costing, WIP reports, and prevailing wage requirements.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with project managers, vendors, and clients.

Work Environment:

• Full-time position with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment within the construction industry.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance *if applicable, paid time off and annual bonus

If you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and experience managing the complexities of construction accounting, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35