Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a business in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and provide reliable reporting that supports project and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong QuickBooks experience, a solid grasp of full-cycle bookkeeping, and the ability to manage both routine transactions and month-end accounting activities with precision. This is a PART-TIME position only.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting records in QuickBooks Desktop and Online, keeping transactions accurately coded within the established chart of accounts.

• Record and review journal entries related to accruals, deferrals, account adjustments, and other correcting entries while preserving thorough supporting documentation.

• Handle the accounts payable process by reviewing vendor bills, matching documentation to purchase orders and job-related costs, and maintaining an up-to-date aging schedule.

• Oversee accounts receivable activities by issuing and tracking customer invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and supporting retainage administration for construction projects.

• Complete monthly reconciliations for operating and payroll bank accounts and maintain accuracy across cash records and related balances.

• Review payroll summaries for proper general ledger posting, reconcile payroll tax obligations, and assist with quarterly payroll tax reporting.

• Assign expenses to the appropriate jobs, track labor, materials, and subcontractor charges across active projects, and support job-level profit and loss reporting.

• Prepare a weekly cash position update that summarizes receivables, payables, bank balances, and short-term cash needs for leadership review.

• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and trial balances on both cash and accrual bases.

• Maintain organized digital financial files, including invoices, receipts, bank records, and reporting documents, and support year-end audit readiness.

• Proven experience in full-charge bookkeeping, preferably within construction, contracting, or job-costing environments.
• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close support.
• Familiarity with payroll review, payroll tax liability reconciliation, and related financial processes.
• Ability to track costs by job and produce accurate project-based financial information.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.