Construction Bookkeeper - Remote

You know construction accounting. You know Sage 100 Contractor. At Syscon, we help construction companies stay accurate, organized, and in control of their financials. This role is focused on supporting a portfolio of clients through outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, and day-to-day accounting support within Sage 100 Contractor.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership of their work, manages multiple priorities, and follows through without needing constant direction.

This is a senior-level, client-facing accounting role requiring deep Sage 100 Contractor expertise.

This role is designed for someone who wants to build long-term stability in a hands-on, client-facing accounting position.

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This is a client-facing role requiring regular communication, follow-up, and the ability to guide clients through day-to-day accounting questions.

Manage day-to-day accounting functions in Sage 100 Contractor for a portfolio of construction clients, balancing multiple clients with varying levels of complexity and deadlines

Process payroll inside Sage 100 Contractor, including taxes and filings

Perform bank reconciliations, sales tax filings, and month-end close tasks

Support clients with routine accounting needs and system questions

Maintain accurate records and a clean audit trail across all client work

Hands-on accounting and payroll work

Primarily implementations

Report writing or data analytics (we have a dedicated team for that)

Candidates without recent, hands-on Sage 100 Contractor experience

Those coming from corporate accounting environments without client-facing responsibility

Individuals who prefer highly structured environments with constant direction

Candidates who struggle managing multiple clients or shifting priorities

Those looking for a stepping stone into consulting or ERP strategy roles

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5+ years of experience with Sage 100 Contractor (non-negotiable)

• Recent, hands-on use of Sage 100 Contractor in a production environment
• Strong construction accounting knowledge, including job costing, WIP, progress billing, and AP/AR
• Experience processing payroll within Sage 100 Contractor
• Hands-on bookkeeping experience (not just reviewing or overseeing)
• Books are clean, reconciled, and audit-ready

Payroll and filings are accurate and on time

Clients rely on you as their go-to for day-to-day accounting support

Experience working across multiple construction companies (not just one)

Union payroll experience

Ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-accountants

If you enjoy owning your work, managing your own clients, and being the person they rely on to keep their financials clean and on track, this role will fit well.

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High autonomy: you manage your own schedule and priorities

Strong support: leadership, IT, and business applications teams are available when needed

No ego, no drama: we show up, do the work, and support each other

Teaching mindset: we help clients improve, not just complete tasks

Fully remote

Flexible schedule with accountability to deadlines

100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees

• Fully remote work environment
• Syscon has been helping construction companies get more out of their technology since 1989. As a long-time Sage Business Partner, we bring deep expertise in construction accounting systems along with a full team supporting IT, business applications, and client operations.