Construction Bookkeeper

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Office Manager to join our team. This is a long-term opportunity with a family-oriented company that values flexibility and teamwork. The ideal candidate will assist the Treasurer and President with various bookkeeping and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), manage invoice selections and payments, and process invoices received via email.
• Perform weekly billing using Excel and Word, process Accounts Receivable (AR) payments daily/weekly, and enter AR invoices and payments in our Open Systems software.
• Work with the General Ledger (GL) in Open Systems software, enter monthly manual entries, verify GL account totals, process and post monthly information, and print monthly GL reports.
• Manage yearly renewals with ISNetworld and DCAM with the State of Massachusetts.
• Answer phones, type proposals, copy, fax, scan, and assist management with various tasks as needed.
• Gather yearly information required for the accountant.
• Assist the Treasurer with pension paperwork and insurance audits.
• Track Accounts Payable and payroll for each job and phase using our Job Cost system in Open Systems software.
• Utilize QuickBooks for payroll and other bookkeeping tasks.
• Supervise two part-time employees, overseeing AP and payroll paperwork, and AR and job site tasks.

Skills

• Experience with bookkeeping and administrative tasks.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Open Systems software.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is a must.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to assist with various tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Background in construction is highly desirable.
• Experience with union-related bookkeeping is a strong advantage.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

The position requires working on-site for 40 hours per week. This is a fully onsite position in Sterling, CT.