Construction Bookkeeper - Bookkeeping, Accounting, Construction

Wylander, a recruiting company for the construction industry, is recruiting a Bookkeeper for a full-service Construction Services company located in Bolingbrook, IL.

Compensation and Benefits Salary: $60k-$75k (DOE)

Eligible for Bonus

PTO/Paid Holidays

The Bookkeeping Assistant is responsible for performing the day-to-day bookkeeping functions for our Reconstruction division. This role involves working closely with, and reporting to, the Financial Manager to complete day-to-day bookkeeping transactions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of ensuring that our day-to-day bookkeeping functions run smoothly and efficiently.

This person should be a self-starter, with excellent QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, including Merchant Services, and excellent Excel skills for handling financial data as well as a person who is comfortable in a Construction environment.

Responsibilities Ensure compliance with company financial policies per the Financial Manager.

Report to the Financial Manager to effectively complete bookkeeping tasks

Work closely with project managers to book subcontractor invoices

Accurately invoice customers and process accounts receivable

Accurately calculate customer payment splits to Job Savings/Year End Savings

Issue subcontractor payments on Thursdays, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Accurately calculate payments for subcontractor bills from Job Savings

Accurately keep track of Line of Credit draws for subcontractor payments

Accurately keep track of Line of Credit paybacks

Prepare financial reports for the project managers, Financial Manager and Owners

Maintain accurate and organized records of all financial transactions.

Complete monthly checking account reconciliations

Send payment links to customers

Send payment receipts to customers

Take payments from customers over the phone

Qualifications 5+ years of full charge bookkeeping experience and/or construction experience required

An associates degree or higher is a plus

Proficient in QuickBooks

Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook

Expert knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles

Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of the key drivers of profitability, including experience providing analysis with actionable steps for operations

Strong computer skills

Proven strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work independently

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