Bookkeeper / Office Admin - Construction
Cogent Analytics · Minneapolis, MN · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the Role
The Bookkeeper / Office Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the company's accounting and administrative financial functions. This role ensures accurate transaction processing, consistent reconciliations, and timely managerial and financial reporting using ProContractor/ViewPoint and ProCore. The position requires a strong understanding of basic accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to management and external partners.
Core Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in ViewPoint/ProContractor
- Record and reconcile daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, retainage, and payments
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare regular bank and account reconciliations for audit
- Ensure transactions are properly coded and supported with documentation
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and distribute financial reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Identify discrepancies, trends, or concerns and escalate to management as needed
- Maintain financial data in a clear, organized, and audit-ready format
Compliance & External Coordination
- Coordinate with external partners for budget preparation, weekly cash flow management, labor burden and overhead absorption reporting, tax preparation, and reviews or audits
- Support compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations
- Maintain documentation required for audits and regulatory reviews
Communication & Administrative Support
- Provide timely financial updates and summaries to management
- Communicate clearly with internal team members regarding financial processes or requirements
- Support general office administrative tasks as needed to maintain smooth operations
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in ViewPoint/ProContractor
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, and MS Outlook
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and managerial/financial reporting
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with managerial accounting concepts
- Ability to explain financial information to non-financial team members in plain language
- Experience supporting small-to-mid-sized business operations
- Experience with customer service communications with regard to A/R collections and A/P payments