Bookkeeper

Position Overview

A growing construction company is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, monitoring project costs, and supporting the accounting team with reconciliations and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a construction or project-based environment and be comfortable working with accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing, and vendor management.
Key Responsibilities

Daily Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Process accounts payable invoices and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare customer invoices and track accounts receivable collections.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Record journal entries and maintain accounting records.
• Assist with cash management and payment processing.
• Maintain organized financial files and supporting documentation.

Job Costing & Project Accounting

• Track project-related costs including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
• Allocate expenses to the appropriate jobs and cost codes.
• Assist project managers and accounting leadership with job cost reporting.
• Monitor project budgets and investigate cost variances.
• Support work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and project profitability analysis.

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Set up and maintain vendor records.
• Verify invoices, contracts, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with subcontractor compliance tracking.

Month-End Support

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly close activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial reports.
• Support year-end audits and tax preparation activities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience in construction, engineering, field services, or another project-based industry preferred.
• Knowledge of:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Job Costing
  • General Ledger Maintenance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.