Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Centennial and Castle Rock is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper to join a local construction company in Centennial, CO. This role blends bookkeeping with payroll support, purchasing, vendor coordination, and general office administration.

The ideal candidate will be accurate, dependable, able to juggle priorities, and eager to grow with the company. QuickBooks Desktop experience is essential, with at least 2 years in bookkeeping.

Qualifications

• QuickBooks Desktop experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with accounts payable and financial recordkeeping.
• Working knowledge of sales tax.
• Strong Excel, Word, and PDF skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and dependable follow-through.
• Professional curiosity and willingness to learn the business.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities quickly without losing accuracy.
• Strong people skills and a calm, steady approach during busy periods.
• Construction industry knowledge is preferred, particularly wood framing.
• Human Resources experience is a plus.
• Someone looking for a position they can grow into over time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Enter vendor invoices, bills, payments, and other accounts payable transactions.
• Process outgoing payments according to company procedures.
• Verify, classify, and record AP and bookkeeping information.
• Reconcile accounts payable records and ensure bills and payments are posted correctly.
• Review vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Support payroll by gathering hours, entering payroll information, and preparing reports.
• Assist with sales tax-related bookkeeping and recordkeeping.
• Purchase materials and supplies needed for work orders and construction projects.
• Source materials, compare vendors, and help negotiate pricing.
• Maintain organized financial, purchasing, and administrative records.
• Provide general administrative support as priorities arise.

Skills

QuickBooks Desktop

Accounts payable

Payroll support

Excel

Word

PDF handling

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Excel

Word

PDF

Job description

Job Title:Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper
Pay: $20-$30+/hr. DOE
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM OR 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: Centennial, CO
Position Type: Full-time, Evaluation Hire
Benefits:While contracted with Express, you will be offered Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Express Employment Professionals of Centennial and Castle Rock is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper to join a local construction company in Centennial, CO. This position combines bookkeeping and accounts payable with payroll support, purchasing, vendor coordination, and general office administration. The right person will be accurate, dependable, comfortable juggling priorities, and interested in growing with the company.

Job Highlights:

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using QuickBooks Desktop
• Enter vendor invoices, bills, payments, and other accounts payable transactions
• Process outgoing payments according to company procedures
• Verify, classify, and record AP and bookkeeping information
• Reconcile accounts payable records and ensure bills and payments are posted correctly
• Review vendor statements and research discrepancies
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Support payroll by gathering hours, entering payroll information, and preparing reports
• Assist with sales tax-related bookkeeping and recordkeeping
• Purchase materials and supplies needed for work orders and construction projects
• Source materials, compare vendors, and help negotiate pricing
• Maintain organized financial, purchasing, and administrative records
• Provide general administrative support as priorities arise

What We Look For:

• QuickBooks Desktop experience is required
• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping experience
• Experience with accounts payable and financial recordkeeping
• Working knowledge of sales tax
• Strong Excel, Word, and PDF skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and dependable follow-through
• Professional curiosity and willingness to learn the business
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities quickly without losing accuracy
• Strong people skills and a calm, steady approach during busy periods
• Construction industry knowledge is preferred, particularly wood framing
• Human Resources experience is a plus
• Someone looking for a position they can grow into over time

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