Bookkeeper

A small construction firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage its day‑to‑day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Sage 100 and construction cost accounting, including tracking labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and overhead by project.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Enter and process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and customer billings
• Maintain accurate job cost records within Sage 100
• Allocate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs to the appropriate projects
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, and actual expenses
• Prepare job cost, profitability, and work‑in‑progress reports
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts
• Assist with weekly payroll and ensure labor is coded to the correct jobs
• Track certificates of insurance, lien waivers, purchase orders, and subcontractor documentation
• Support progress billing, including AIA billing when applicable
• Assist with month‑end close and preparation of financial reports
• Maintain organized accounting records and provide documentation for the company’s CPA, audits, and tax filings
• Identify billing discrepancies, cost overruns, and missing project documentation
• Work directly with ownership and project managers to ensure financial information is accurate and current

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within construction
• Hands‑on experience using Sage 100 (required)
• Strong knowledge of job costing and construction cost accounting
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger accounting
• Understanding of project budgets, committed costs, WIP reporting, and percentage‑of‑completion accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a small‑company environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage 100 Contractor or Sage construction‑related modules
• Familiarity with AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance
• Experience supporting month‑end close and working with an external CPA
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Pay

Compensation: $30‑35 per hour. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job‑related qualifications.