Construction Bookeeping

YS Buildings LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A family-owned real estate developer is seeking a Construction Bookkeeper in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time role involves managing construction budgets, processing invoices, and utilizing QuickBooks Desktop. Candidates should have strong accounting skills and experience in the construction industry, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Competitive salary and benefits are offered in a supportive work environment focused on detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, particularly within the construction industry is required.
• Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks is essential.
• Understanding construction-specific accounting principles and practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and management of project budgets.
• Monitor project costs, including labor and materials.
• Process invoices, track payments, and resolve invoice-related issues.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax filings.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Work closely with project managers and subcontractors.

Skills

QuickBooks Desktop proficiency

Budget management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Family owned Real Estate Developer for single and multi-family homes have an immediate opening for Construction Bookkeeper.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in W Hollywood/Melrose LA, CA for an Accounting Bookkeeper. The Accounting Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining construction budgets and records, preparing bi-weekly documents for the bank, and managing bookkeeping tasks mainly around vendors and A/P & A/R. The role also involves using QuickBooks DESKTOP and recording journal entries, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Assist Sr Accounting Manager and Project Operations Manager
• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and Finance management
• Ability to accurately record Journal Entries (Accounting), accounts payable, assist in payroll reviews and other vendor related items
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High Level organizational and multitasking abilities and attention to detail and accuracy
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience in the commercial construction industry is required - not “landscaping industry” and Commercial Construction Billing - retention and conditional waivers

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Day shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget Management: Assist with the development and management of project budgets.
• Job Cost Tracking: Monitor project costs, including labor, materials, and other expenses.
• Invoice Management: Process invoices, track payments, and resolve any invoice-related issues.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial accounts.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, and other reports to track the company's financial performance.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely tax filings, including sales tax and other relevant taxes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, subcontractors, and other team members to ensure accurate financial information.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Prior experience in bookkeeping, particularly within the construction industry is required.
• Accounting Software: Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks is essential.
• Construction Accounting: Understanding construction-specific accounting principles and practices is crucial.