Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Training & development
Job Description: Accounting, Bookkeeping and Office Assistance
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Employment Type: Part-Time (3 Days a Week)
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounting, Bookkeeping Specialist and
Office Assistance to manage the daily financial operations of our electrical contracting
company. Our firm provides services in low, medium, and high voltage systems,
including the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of low voltage
systems across residential and commercial facilities.
The Accounting, Bookkeeping Specialist and Office Assistance will be responsible for
maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, supporting project
accounting, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This role
requires excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work closely
with project managers, office staff, HR and leadership to support company growth and
financial health.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Recordkeeping
- Maintain and update general ledgers, journals, and financial records.
- Record accounts payable (vendor invoices, subcontractor payments) and
accounts receivable (customer billing, collections).
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and petty cash accounts.
- Track project expenses, budgets, and job cost allocations.
Billing and Invoicing
- Prepare and issue invoices for residential and commercial projects.
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments.
- Assist in preparing progress billing, lien releases, and documentation required for
construction contracts.
Payroll and Compliance
- Support payroll processing and maintain accurate employee records.
- Track employee time sheets and ensure proper job-costing allocations.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with state, federal, and industry financial
regulations.
Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for management
review.
- Provide project cost reports and assist Project Managers with budget tracking
and Profit and Loss reports.
- Support external accountants during tax filings, audits, or financial reviews.
Coordination and Support
- Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and clients regarding billing, payments,
and contracts.
- Assist in managing purchase orders, material receipts, and project-related
expenses.
- Work closely with office staff to streamline administrative and financial workflows.
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Office Assistance
- Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and clients regarding billing, payments,
and contracts.
- Assist in managing purchase orders, material receipts, and project-related
expenses.
- Work closely with office staff to streamline administrative and financial workflows.
- Permit Processes
- Support Company’s New Hiring process
- Onboarding and Offboarding Activities (send Offer Letters, collect necessary
documents, introduce and distribution of Policy and Procedures, handle all
necessary exit paperwork and ensure compliance with legal requirements)
Qualifications & Requirements
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (bachelor’s
preferred).
- Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
(construction/electrical contracting industry preferred) and office.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or other accounting/project management
software.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive financial and personnel
information with confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in construction accounting, job costing, or project-based billing.
- Familiarity with Florida tax laws and lien processes.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.