Bookkeeper Job Description – EC Construction

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Overview

The company is engaged in building construction and building restoration. The company’s current bookkeeper is leaving to pursue other opportunities. The company is seeking a new full-charge bookkeeper who will perform all daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in the basic functions of accounting: Journal entries, cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, and local tax and licensing submissions. This person will operate out of the Reno office, and report directly to the company owner, Lonnie Fixel. We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper who can work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Accounting

· Highly experienced in QuickBooks desktop software

· Perform payroll runs biweekly

· AP runs biweekly

· Recognizing and responding to requests from other departments within the company

• File state and local tax and licensing returns

• Monitor bank accounts and reconcile daily and statements monthly.

• Monitor Credit card accounts daily and reconcile monthly.

• Monitor administrative staff in accounts payable and accounts receivable activity

• Maintain financial records, securing all sensitive information

• Assist with A/R as needed

Human Resources and Payroll

• Perform biweekly payroll submissions (through QuickBooks)

• Calculate and submit payment of payroll liabilities (through QuickBooks)

• Maintain employee records including new hire paperwork, background checks, benefit, and other documents

• Submit workers compensation filings and annual audit documentation

• Contribute to special projects as needed

Licensing, Insurance and Certifications

• Complete all business and trade licensing submissions

• Maintain trade and insurance program certifications and documentation

Skills and Education

• 2-year college degree (preferred) with a focus on accounting

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience

• Construction industry and construction job costing experience preferred

• Familiarity with accounting principles

• Supervisory experience a plus

• Expertise in working with QuickBooks and Excel a must, proficient in working with other Microsoft Office programs, ability to learn trade specific software including but not limited to XactAnalysis and PSA

Benefits

• Access to health insurance plan with 50% of costs covered.

• Access to dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance plans

• 401K matching of 4% is available at the start of next quarter, after 1 year of employment.

• One week of paid vacation each year, which will begin to accrue after 60 days of employment.

• One week of paid sick time each year, which will begin to accrue after 60 days of employment.

• The following paid holidays are off: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.