Bookkeeper / Job Cost Accounting Specialist

Randstad USA; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Exton, PA is seeking a Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper to own the accounting department from end to end. You will manage full-cycle bookkeeping, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting, a degree in accounting or finance, strong QuickBooks Desktop and Excel skills, and a commitment to integrity and confidentiality. This is a permanent, on-site role with a 9–5 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent real-world experience).
• 3+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally in small-to-mid-size company.
• Advanced QuickBooks Desktop and strong Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate end-to-end bookkeeping and GL maintenance.
• Execute full-cycle AP/AR, optimize liquidity and project-based billing.
• Perform bank reconciliations in QuickBooks Desktop and ensure audit-ready data.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Administer bi-weekly payroll with compliance to regulations.
• Monitor inventory and internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Coordinate with external tax professionals for year-end filings.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to skip the corporate ladder and run the show? We are a growing Luxury Custom Home Construction firm looking for a high-energy Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper who is ready to own our accounting department from top to bottom. We don't just need a \"bookkeeper\" we need a meticulous closer. You'll be the steward of our financial integrity, responsible for everything from the first invoice to the final year-end statement. If you are early in your career, hungry for a leadership role, and have the discipline to maintain bulletproof internal controls, we want to give you the keys to our financial foundation. Come build something meaningful with us.

Core Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the end-to-end bookkeeping process, ensuring the precision, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial data and general ledger maintenance.
• Execute full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, optimizing liquidity through diligent monitoring of project-based billing and vendor relations.
• Perform complex bank and account reconciliations within QuickBooks Desktop, ensuring accounting data remains evergreen and audit-ready.
• Synthesize raw data into actionable insights by producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analysis.
• Administer bi-weekly payroll with exacting detail while ensuring steadfast adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor inventory metrics and internal controls to safeguard company assets and enhance operational efficiency within a project-based environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax professionals, providing streamlined documentation and well-maintained books for year-end filings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance, though we also highly value candidates with equivalent real-world experience and a strong background in bookkeeping.
• A minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a small-to-mid-size company.
• Advanced command of QuickBooks Desktop is highly preferred, complemented by high-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• An unwavering commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive financial information with the utmost integrity.
• Exceptional verbal and written abilities, with the professional presence to interface with high-level stakeholders and external

location: Exton, Pennsylvania

job type: Permanent

salary: $70,000 - 85,000 per year

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Unknown

experience: 3 Years

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.