Bookkeeper

Chesapeake Search Partners; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners seeks a Bookkeeper / Office Manager in Elkridge, MD to support daily accounting and office operations for a client in the commercial construction sector. The role focuses on hands-on bookkeeping, financial administration, and occasional office management tasks.

The ideal candidate has a solid bookkeeping background, hands-on QuickBooks experience, and the ability to independently manage daily accounting activities while supporting administrative needs of the office.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a dedicated bookkeeping or accounting support role.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to assist with occasional office management responsibilities.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks, including transaction coding, account reconciliations, and general bookkeeping.
• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, payment preparation, check runs, and vendor documentation.
• Process deposits, support accounts receivable recordkeeping, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities and maintain organized financial records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and vendor accounts.
• Assist with general office administration, including purchasing, office supplies, incoming calls, correspondence, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Bank reconciliations

General office administration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Bookkeeper / Office Manager to join our client in Elkridge, MD. This opportunity is with an established company supporting the commercial construction industry, offering a hands-on role focused primarily on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, along with some general office management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong bookkeeping background, hands‑on experience with QuickBooks, and the ability to independently manage daily accounting activities while supporting the administrative needs of the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks, including transaction coding, account reconciliations, and general bookkeeping.
• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, payment preparation, check runs, and vendor documentation.
• Process deposits, support accounts receivable recordkeeping, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support month‑end close activities and maintain organized financial records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and vendor accounts.
• Assist with general office administration, including purchasing, office supplies, incoming calls, correspondence, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a dedicated bookkeeping or accounting support role required.
• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system required.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and day‑to‑day accounting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to assist with occasional office management responsibilities.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.