Accounting Bookkeeper

New England Yankee Construction; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Yankee Construction is seeking an Accounting Bookkeeper in Connecticut to manage daily transaction entry and support the monthly close. The role relies on QuickBooks and precise data handling within a small, independent team.

You will handle invoicing, bank reconciliations, expense tracking, and payroll support to ensure timely and accurate financial processes in a construction-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and General Ledger processes.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Experience in the construction industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Entry of invoices, receipts, slips, credit card transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Process invoices and track expenses systematically.
• Prepare financial reports to support monthly close activities.
• Reconcile accounts to maintain up-to-date ledgers.
• Assist with payroll support for timely and accurate payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Accounting Bookkeeper is a vital member of a small, independent team, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the monthly close process. This role involves daily transaction entry and efficient management of financial data using QuickBooks, with a focus on construction industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Entry of invoices, receipts, slips, credit card
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
• Process invoices and track expenses systematically
• Prepare financial reports to support monthly close activities
• Reconcile accounts to maintain up-to-date ledgers
• Assist with payroll support for timely and accurate payments

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and General Ledger processes
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Experience in the construction industry is key

Company Description

Welcome to New England Yankee Construction

New England Yankee Construction, LLC strives to surpass our client's expectations, at every step of a project. Whether we are budgeting, planning, preparing, executing, or closing out a project, we treat every project with the utmost of care, urgency, and importance.

Company Description

Welcome to New England Yankee Construction

New England Yankee Construction, LLC strives to surpass our client's expectations, at every step of a project. Whether we are budgeting, planning, preparing, executing, or closing out a project, we treat every project with the utmost of care, urgency and importance.