In-House Bookkeeper

In-House Bookkeeper – Restoration Construction – Drive Financial Accuracy for a Growing Industry Leader Job Overview: Company: C&Z Construction LLC Salary/Pay Rate: From $55,000+ per year plus performance bonuses Location: Central Pennsylvania Job/Employment Type: Full-time Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license (if travel between company locations is required) The Opportunity: You will serve as a key financial and administrative professional supporting the day-to-day operations of a growing restoration and reconstruction company. This role provides the opportunity to directly impact company performance by maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and accounting functions, and ensuring the financial health of ongoing restoration projects. You will work closely with company leadership while helping drive efficiency, accountability, and long-term growth in a recession-resistant industry. How You Will Make an Impact: Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor invoices, payment tracking, and vendor account maintenance. Oversee accounts receivable functions including customer invoicing, collections, payment processing, and account reconciliation. Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll records while coordinating with payroll providers as needed. Perform bank account, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. Maintain organized bookkeeping records and financial documentation in compliance with company standards. Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures and financial reporting activities. Prepare routine financial reports and summaries for company leadership and decision-making. Track employee reimbursements, company credit card transactions, and expense reporting. Support job costing, project tracking, and restoration project financial analysis. Maintain subcontractor compliance records, including W-9s, certificates of insurance, and vendor documentation. Coordinate with external accountants, payroll providers, and tax professionals when necessary. Protect confidential company, employee, customer, and financial information. Support administrative process improvements and special projects as assigned. Required Qualifications & Experience: Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, or financial office management experience preferred. Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and account reconciliations. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding financial and personnel information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and mobile technology. Professional demeanor when interacting with employees, customers, vendors, and leadership teams. Preferred Qualifications & Experience: Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software. Previous experience within construction, restoration, or service-based industries. Familiarity with project accounting, job costing, and subcontractor compliance documentation. Experience supporting growing organizations with multiple ongoing projects and competing priorities. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time. Frequent use of computers, telephones, calculators, printers, and other office equipment. Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift office materials. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds when necessary. Ability to travel between company facilities if required. Ability to maintain productivity while managing multiple interruptions and shifting priorities. Compensation & Benefits: Base salary starting at $55,000+ annually, commensurate with experience. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement plan options. Paid time off and company holidays. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Long-term career advancement opportunities within a company that has served the market for over 40 years. Exceptional job security through a recession-resistant restoration and reconstruction business model. Pre-Employment Requirements: Successful completion of a criminal background check. Verification of previous employment and professional experience. Professional reference checks. Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record review if driving is required. Legal authorization to work in the United States with appropriate employment eligibility documentation. About Us: Since 1983, C&Z Construction LLC has been the trusted name across Central Pennsylvania for emergency property restoration and reconstruction. Built on urgency, quality workmanship, communication, and customer advocacy, we help homeowners and businesses recover from fire, water, storm, and other catastrophic property losses. Our team takes pride in restoring not only buildings but also peace of mind during some of life's most challenging moments. As a growing organization with more than four decades of success, we offer a stable, team-oriented workplace where accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Learn more about our company: C&Z Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.