Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Bookkeeper/Office Manager Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Office Manager to join our team. This is a long-term opportunity with a family-oriented company that values flexibility and teamwork. The ideal candidate will assist the Treasurer and President with various bookkeeping and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), manage invoice selections and payments, and process invoices received via email.
• Perform weekly billing using Excel and Word, process Accounts Receivable (AR) payments daily/weekly, and enter AR invoices and payments in our Open Systems software.
• Work with the General Ledger (GL) in Open Systems software, enter monthly manual entries, verify GL account totals, process and post monthly information, and print monthly GL reports.
• Manage yearly renewals with ISNetworld and DCAM with the State of Massachusetts.
• Answer phones, type proposals, copy, fax, scan, and assist management with various tasks as needed.
• Gather yearly information required for the accountant.
• Assist the Treasurer with pension paperwork and insurance audits.
• Track Accounts Payable and payroll for each job and phase using our Job Cost system in Open Systems software.
• Utilize QuickBooks for payroll and other bookkeeping tasks.
• Supervise two part-time employees, overseeing AP and payroll paperwork, and AR and job site tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience with bookkeeping and administrative tasks.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Open Systems software.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is a must.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to assist with various tasks as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in construction is highly desirable.
• Experience with union-related bookkeeping is a strong advantage.

Work Environment

The position requires working on-site for 40 hours per week. The role is within a fast-growing construction company that values flexibility and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.