Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Bookkeeper -Construction

 

The Bookkeeper/Finance Manager oversees the company's day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, job costing, cash flow, budgeting, and reporting, for a sales-and-installation business specializing in awnings, screens, pergolas, and related outdoor living products. This role provides the financial visibility needed to make sound pricing, staffing, and growth decisions for the company.

 

The successful candidate will be a proven expert in QuickBooks and able to manage annual revenues of over two (2) million dollars. Must have a can-do attitude and creative problem-solving skills. 

 

Responsibilities include:

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes

• Maintain an accurate general ledger and chart of accounts

• Manage bank reconciliations and day-to-day cash management

Job Costing & Margin Analysis

• Track costs by job/installation against original estimates

• Analyze profit margins by product line (awnings, screens, pergolas, accessories)

• Flag cost overruns, pricing issues, or margin erosion to management

• Work with sales and operations teams to refine estimating accuracy

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Help build the annual budget and revenue forecasts in partnership with General Manager

• Monitor actual performance against budget on a monthly basis

• Forecast weekly cash flow, accounting for seasonal demand fluctuations

• Model financial impact of new hires, equipment purchases, or expansion into new markets

• Manage vendor payment terms and purchasing towards budget

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements

• Present financial results and trends to Management Team

• Support annual tax preparation in coordination with outside CPA/Accountant

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with sales tax collection and remittance across applicable jurisdictions

• Maintain financial records related to contractor licensing, bonding, and insurance

• Support internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management practices

Administrative Requirements

 

• Manage office supplies, equipment, and software/subscription accounts related to finance operations

• Answer phone calls and respond to emails in a timely fashion

• Fulfill other administrative and daily office duties as needed

 

Qualifications:

 

• Four (4) + years of accounting/finance experience, ideally in construction, home services, or a project-based business

• Strong knowledge of job costing and percentage-of-completion or similar project accounting methods (AIA and WIP Reporting)

• Proficiency in QuickBooks

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must be able to pass a background check

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

• Experience in home improvement, specialty contracting, or a retail/install hybrid business

• Experience with CRM/job-management software integration (e.g., Builder trend, Job Nimbus)

• Experience managing a team or department

 

A leader in the industry, we are small enough that you will be recognized for the contributions you make within our exciting, stable, and dynamic working environment. Our company is an equal employment opportunity company with a drug-free workplace. In addition to our competitive compensation, we offer the opportunity to become an integral part of our organization's continued growth. If you have proven leadership ability, a commitment to perfection, and consider yourself one of the best Bookkeepers/Finance Managers in the region, please send your resume to Human Resources.

 

\nCompany Description

Great company to work with.

Company Description

Great company to work with.