Full Charge Bookkeeper

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year

Location: Hauppauge, New York

Minimum Degree: Not specified

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Description

Full Charge Bookkeeper About the Company Our client is a well-established specialty contracting and manufacturing organization known for delivering highly customized work for complex, high-end residential and commercial projects. The company partners closely with architects, designers, general contractors and project teams and has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and service. The organization is guided by four core values: Communicate, Reliable, Team Player and Caring, with a focus on protecting its reputation, clients and operations while continuing to scale responsibly.

The Role We are seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to independently manage the company’s day-to-day financial operations, including payroll. This is a hands-on, full-scope position reporting directly to the CEO. You will own the books from end to end rather than working under a Controller. The role requires a high degree of trust, professionalism and discretion, including safeguarding confidential payroll, employee and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including AP, AR, general ledger and bank/credit card reconciliations
• Process weekly payroll for all employees, including tax withholdings, garnishments and benefit deductions
• Produce monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, and manage month-end close
• Manage vendor relationships and invoicing, including AIA billing/pay applications where applicable
• Track job costing across active projects in coordination with project management
• Maintain compliance records, including certificates of insurance, workers comp, sales tax and other filings
• Support the CEO and outside CPA with year-end tax preparation and audits
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records and strong internal controls

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Full Charge Bookkeeping experience, within construction or contracting
• Hands-on payroll experience using Paycom or a similar payroll system preferred (processed payroll for at least 90+ employees)
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction accounting is required
• High degree of accuracy, discretion and follow-through with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Technology-minded with a willingness to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline workflows, improve accuracy and increase efficiency across accounting, payroll and administrative processes
• Notary Public certification is a plus
• Bilingual is a plus

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Details & Benefits

• Location: Hauppauge, NY, on-site
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Reports to: CEO
• Compensation: $85,000-$105,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance with the company contributing 50% of the employee-only premium
• 2 weeks PTO plus a 1-week company shutdown
• 6 paid company holidays
• Retirement savings plan through NYS Secure Choice
• Stable, growing organization with long-term career opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment where contributions are valued
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a key role within the organization

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $85,000

Salary Max: $105,000

Currency Type: USD

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