Construction Bookkeeper

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are a General Contractor based in Nassau County, dealing primarily with Interior construction in the Health & Education Field. We are seeking an organized, experienced individual to join our company as Construction Bookkeeper. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience with bookkeeping in the construction industry. The incumbent will aid our team to ensure that job costs and all financial transactions are recorded accurately, including Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and Field Payroll.  Our company’s success during its 75-year tenure requires an individual who possesses a professional work ethic, excellent communication skills, and experience with accounting means & methods. Construction Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Processes all accounts receivable transactions, AIA Invoicing and Free Form Invoicing. Works with our Project Managers to invoice the work at hand, adjusting to each Client’s invoicing requirements.
• Provides detailed financial reporting to ensure that costs and budget of construction projects are accurately recorded.
• Performs extensive data entry to ensure all financial data is input into our accounting system.
• Updates and maintains accurate financial records, contracts, tax reports, 
• Process Accounts Payable invoices, and research payments due to Subcontractors, payment percentages, reviews contract amounts, and previous payments issued.
• Receives Client checks, allocates the payments received and ensures that proper tracking and recording is performed and resolves any invoicing issues.
• Processes Field Payroll and remits Union Members Stamps through IRemit 
• Safeguards the accuracy of the General ledger and journal entries, prepares balance sheets, and financial reports through our accounting system.
• Will be assigned Project Managers to support with typing and recording their Proposals/Budgets. 

 Construction Bookkeeper qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting, or business, or related field is preferred and will be a plus - high school diploma is required
• 5 years of experience in accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience in the construction industry
• Exceptional organization, analytical, problem solving, and communications skills are extremely important.
• Familiarity with construction accounting concepts, and best practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Software, Excel, Word,

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