A growing construction and real estate development company is seeking a Bookkeeper to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, collaborative organization that offers exposure to both construction and real estate accounting.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
- Assist with or oversee month-end close activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to prepare reports and analyze financial data.
- Support the accounting team with ad hoc projects and process improvements.
- Prepare and process AIA progress billings, payment applications, and lien waivers.
- Track project costs, subcontractor payments, and job budgets.
- Partner with project managers to support project financial reporting and job cost analysis.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, Yardi, or similar platforms.
- Construction, real estate, or project-based accounting experience is a plus but not required.
- Experience with progress billing or job costing is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. xhqgsiq
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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- Typical pay
- $43,680–$67,500
For context, most bookkeepers earn between $43,680–$67,500 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite.