Bookkeeper

Merck General Contracting, LTD; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Merck General Contracting, LTD in Waco, TX is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to support the Administrative Team, including the Operations Manager, Office Manager, and Project Manager. You will record and maintain financial records, handle AR/AP, deposits, reconciliations, data entry, and assist with quarterly tax filings.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and a solid understanding of GAAP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an office environment and strong numerical aptitude.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and construction-industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• AR/AP – Manage accounts payable and receivable for multiple entities.
• Construction Administration Assistance – Oversee filing, vendor management, and other admin tasks.
• Accounting – Data entry, check distribution, reconciliations, and coordination with CPA/Operations Manager.
• Account Oversight – Daily monitoring of bank accounts and credit cards for irregular activity.
• Weekly reporting of balances and maintenance of checks and balances systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organized

Adaptable

Resilient

Technical

Self-Starter

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bookkeeper provides support to the Administrative Team, including the Operations Manager, Office Manager, and Project Manager. The Bookkeeper is responsible for recording and maintaining financial records and general office administrative duties. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, bank deposits, reconciliations, data entry, preparing of quarterly tax filings, and a variety of clerical duties under the general direction of the Operations Manager. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong analytical, mathematical, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a balance among multiple priorities. The Bookkeeper will have the ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

• AR/AP – Manage accounts payable and receivable for multiple entities. Complete and maintain invoice documentation. Ensure payments and deposits are accurate.
• Construction Administration Assistance – Oversee construction administration initiatives and oversee consistency for filing, vendor management, and other administrative tasks.
• Accounting – Manage accounting data entry, check distribution, account reconciliation, and coordination with the firm’s CPA and Operations Manager.
• Account Oversight – Daily monitoring of bank accounts and credit cards for irregular activity.
• Weekly reporting of balances. Maintain checks and balances systems implemented by the company.

Key Characteristics

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions.
• Organized – Plans and organizes tasks in an efficient productive manner. Focuses on key priorities. Can juggle multiple projects. Pays attention to detail.
• Adaptable – Adjusts quickly to changing priorities. Copes effectively with complexity. Flexes around new ideas, processes, or environments. Willing to learn and adjust to new processes, procedures, and software.
• Resilient – Able to spring back and recover quickly from difficult situations.
• Technical – Understand how to use technology and other tools relevant to the job.
• Self-Starter – Takes initiative by jumping into tasks and responsibilities. Ability to thrive with little supervision and asks for assistance when needed.
• Customer Service – Provides “World Class Customer Service” to those that they interact with and serve on a daily basis.

Compensation

Competitive. Benefits include health insurance and PTO.

• 5+ years of experience with QuickBooks Online
• 5+ years of experience working in an office
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must have a thorough understanding of GAAP
• Construction industry experience is highly preferred High energy and a strong record of creativity and innovation Excellent written and verbal skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Associate’s Degree required.