Bookkeeper

MAFÉ Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MAFÉ Resources in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an experienced accounting professional to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a construction-focused organization. This role requires hands-on construction accounting experience, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

You will maintain the general ledger, oversee AP/AR, payroll, month-end closes, and prepare reports for the CPA and project managers.

Qualifications

• Construction industry bookkeeping experience required.
• Hands-on QuickBooks Desktop experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Office suite.
• Solid understanding of AP, AR, payroll, GL, reconciliations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Review accounts and research discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Process payroll and maintain payroll documentation.
• Reconcile bank and balance-sheet accounts.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare financial information and documentation for the CPA.
• Generate reports, schedules, and management analyses.
• Keep accounting files organized and audit-ready.
• Support job costing, WIP reporting, and project billing.

Skills

Construction accounting

Attention to detail

Time management

Financial reporting

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a construction-focused organization. This position requires hands-on construction accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare accurate journal entries.
• Review accounts and research discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Process payroll and maintain complete employee payroll documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance-sheet accounts.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Compile financial information and supporting documentation for the CPA.
• Generate financial reports, account schedules, and management reports.
• Keep accounting files organized, accurate, and prepared for audits.
• Prepare and update quarterly work-in-progress schedules.
• Partner with project managers to complete monthly progress and contract billing.
• Collect and track subcontractor documents, lien releases, and waivers.
• Review job costs, budgets, and overall project financial performance.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and follow through on corrections.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience in the construction industry is required.
• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office.
• Solid understanding of AP, AR, payroll, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with construction billing, job costing, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and work independently.
• Strong communication skills when collaborating with project managers, subcontractors, and external accounting professionals.