Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in White Bear Township, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee critical financial functions for our residential construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all accounting tasks. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with project managers and contribute to the financial success of our organization.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, complete month-end closing procedures, and generate financial reports for management review.
• Process payroll for a small team of employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Establish and maintain job cost accounts for new construction projects, tracking expenses and billings against budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers to reconcile monthly Work-In-Progress reports and provide detailed job cost analyses.
• Process subcontractor invoices and progress payments in accordance with contract terms, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Generate client invoices, track outstanding balances, and ensure all billing aligns with contract terms and change orders.
• Utilize construction accounting software to manage project financials and recommend improvements for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies across all financial processes.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and audits, including workers' compensation and liability insurance reviews.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting and project-based financial tracking.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks Contractor, Sage, Buildertrend, or similar systems.
• Experience with new home construction projects and related financial reporting is preferred.
• Familiarity with lien laws, waivers, and construction compliance documentation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in managing financial records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and project managers.