Bookkeeper (Sage 100)(pending)

Job Description

Job Description

***Please note: This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered. ***

Job Title: Bookkeeper (Sage 100)

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Job Salary: $55,000-$65,000

Job Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/week

Job Location: Houston, TX 77042

***There will be a pre-employment Sage 100 assessment prior to hire. Sage 100 experience is required.***

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper with Sage 100 experience to manage day-to-day accounting operations for a growing telecommunications and light construction company. This role requires a hands-on, self-directed professional who can take ownership of the accounting function and support operational and project-based financial activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting job costing, project accounting, and full-cycle bookkeeping within a fast-paced, field-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage daily accounting operations using Sage 100 (required)
  
• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping , including:
  
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
  
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
  
• General ledger maintenance
  
• Support job costing and project-based accounting , including:
  
• Tracking labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses
  
• Monitoring project budgets and cost allocations
  
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
  
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  
• Generate financial reports to support leadership decision-making
  
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards
  
• Coordinate with operations and project teams to ensure accurate cost tracking
  
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation , as needed
  

Required Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
  
• Hands-on experience with Sage 100 (mandatory)
  
• Experience in construction, telecom, or project-based accounting environments
  
• Strong understanding of:
  
• General ledger accounting
  
• Job costing and project accounting
  
• Financial reporting
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience acting as the sole or lead accounting resource for a small-to-mid-sized business
  
• Familiarity with inventory tracking and cost allocation
  
• Experience supporting growing or operationally complex organizations
  
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive salary based on experience
  
• Contract-to-hire option available
  
• Opportunity to grow into a broader accounting or senior-level role
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  
• Profit sharing (if applicable)