Bookkeeper

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment is seeking a detail-driven Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records for a busy South Metro client in Minnesota. This full-time role supports accounts payable and receivable, project accounting, and monthly closes, working closely with teams to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate will have at least a 2-year accounting degree, experience in construction accounting, and proficiency with Sage or QuickBooks and Procore. Knowledge of Procore is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience in construction industry accounting is a big plus.
• Familiarity with Sage and/or QuickBooks and construction project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage construction project accounting including setup, change orders, and closeout docs.
• Keep data current in Sage—contracts, change orders, subcontracts, vendor info.
• Track construction costs and budgets with precision.
• Process receivables and bank deposits timely and accurately.
• Perform month-end and year-end financial closeouts.
• Partner with owner on monthly cash flow reports.
• Collaborate with accounting firm during audits.

Skills

Accounting

Sage

QuickBooks

Construction accounting

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Procore

Job description

Now Hiring: Bookkeeper

Location: South Metro, MN

Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Express Employment is looking for a detail-driven Bookkeeper to keep the financial records accurate and up to date for a busy client in the South Metro. If you love numbers, organization, and working closely with teams to keep projects on track, this role might be your perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead processing of both accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R)

• Manage construction project accounting including setup, change orders, and closeout documentation

• Keep data current in Sage—contracts, change orders, subcontracts, and vendor info

• Track construction costs and budgets with precision

• Process receivables and bank deposits timely and accurately

• Collect and input taxpayer ID information

• Perform month-end and year-end financial closeouts

• Partner with the owner on monthly cash flow reports

• Provide statistical and budget data to the marketing manager

• Collaborate with the accounting firm during annual audits

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2-year degree in accounting or equivalent experience

• Experience in construction industry accounting a big plus

• Familiarity with Sage and/or QuickBooks, and construction project management software (e.g., Procore)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy

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