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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

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