Bookkeeper: Construction

Ascendo Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in New York seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to oversee union payroll operations for a mid-sized construction company in NYC.

You will administer full-cycle union payroll, process remittances, certified payrolls, and prevailing wage reports, while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EEOC, and OCIP/CCIP requirements. Strong Sage 300 experience is preferred for accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction bookkeeping.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 300 or Timberline.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer full-cycle union payroll.
• Process and reconcile union remittances, certified payrolls, and prevailing wage reports.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, payroll audits, and compliance reporting (OSHA, EEOC, OCIP/CCIP).
• Ensure compliance with NYS unemployment and payroll tax regulations.
• Handle job costing, payroll reconciliations, and identify/correct discrepancies within Sage 300.
• Generate and format Excel reports (tables, payroll packages, data analysis).
• Support payroll system transition (experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus).
• Assist with payroll audits, garnishments, benefit remittances, and collaborate with leadership on payroll compliance.

Skills

Construction bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Independent work

Tools

Sage 300

Timberline

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

A mid-sized construction company in New York City is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to oversee the full scope of union payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer full-cycle union payroll
• Process and reconcile union remittances, certified payrolls, and prevailing wage reports
• Manage workers' compensation claims, payroll audits, and compliance reporting (OSHA, EEOC, OCIP/CCIP)
• Ensure compliance with NYS unemployment and payroll tax regulations
• Handle job costing, payroll reconciliations, and identify/correct discrepancies within Sage 300
• Generate and format Excel reports (tables, payroll packages, data analysis)
• Support payroll system transition (experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus)
• Assist with payroll audits, garnishments, benefit remittances, and collaborate with leadership on payroll compliance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with Sage 300 or Timberline
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently
• Fully paid health insurance (individual and family coverage)