Bookkeeper

MAFÉ Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (50% paid by company)

Job summary

MAFÉ Resources in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper/Accountant & Payroll Specialist to manage daily accounting, payroll, and project billing alongside financial reporting.

You will maintain the general ledger, perform reconciliations, support month-end/year-end closes, and assist project managers with contract billing, AIA billing, and job costing to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Construction industry accounting experience required.
• Experience with bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger accounting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and independently.
• College degree not required.
• Bilingual proficiency not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll and maintain accurate employee records.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete bank and credit-card reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting for the external CPA.
• Update quarterly work-in-progress reports.
• Assist project managers with monthly contract billing.
• Manage AIA billing, lien releases, and waivers.
• Track job costs, budgets, and project profitability.
• Maintain organized records and support audits as needed.

Skills

Construction accounting

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Introduction

An established construction company is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant & Payroll Specialist. This individual will manage daily accounting and payroll functions while supporting project billing and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, organized, and experienced in construction accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll and maintain accurate employee records
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Complete bank and credit‑card reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries
• Support month‑end and year‑end reporting for the external CPA
• Update quarterly work‑in‑progress reports
• Assist project managers with monthly contract billing
• Manage AIA billing, lien releases, and waivers
• Track job costs, budgets, and project profitability
• Maintain organized records and support audits as needed

Qualifications

• Construction industry accounting experience required
• Experience with bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, and reconciliations
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger accounting
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and independently
• College degree not required
• Bilingual proficiency not required

Preferred Experience

• TRUE Construct
• WIP reporting
• AIA billing
• EBITDA
• Fade analysis
• Company pays 50% of employee health benefits