Accounting Assistant

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $22/hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• PTO and sick time
• Company holidays and employee events
• Training and opportunities to grow
• A team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to be part of a winning team that takes pride in doing things the right way

What You'll Do

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payments, account reconciliation, and outstanding balances
• Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing for employees and subcontractors
• Calculate, review, and process employee commissions and bonuses
• Assist with job costing, ensuring labor, materials, and other job expenses are accurately recorded
• Review job costs and investigate discrepancies or unexpected variances
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end accounting tasks
• Enter and maintain accurate financial information in company and accounting systems
• Research and resolve billing, payment, payroll, commission, and job-costing issues
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets for management
• Work closely with Coordinators, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounting teams
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as needed
• Handle confidential employee and company financial information with discretion
• Help identify problems and find solutions before they become bigger problems

What We're Looking For

You don't have to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone who has a solid foundation and the right mindset.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You Are

• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Organized and good at managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
• A problem solver who thinks things through
• Someone who follows processes but can recognize when something doesn't look right
• Dependable and takes ownership of their work
• Comfortable working independently while also being part of a team
• Able to work with confidential information
• Comfortable working in Excel and learning new software and systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing accuracy

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in accounting, Accounts Receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Bonus Points If You Have

• An Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with accounts receivable, payroll, or commissions
• Experience with job costing
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
• Construction or home improvement industry experience

Why Bordner?

At Bordner Home Improvement, we believe in doing things at a higher standard. We want people who take ownership and care about their work. We're not looking for someone who simply wants to check boxes and collect a paycheck. We're looking for someone who wants to learn, contribute, solve problems, and take pride in being ridiculously good at what they do.

Curious what it's like to have a career with Bordner? Check out this quick video to get a feel for our team and culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkTXf6RGKPY

If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!