Construction Bookeeping

YS Buildings LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

YS Buildings LLC, a family-owned real estate developer in Los Angeles, seeks a Construction Bookkeeper for a full-time, on-site role in W Hollywood/Melrose LA. You will manage budgets, process AP/AR, and handle journal entries using QuickBooks Desktop, ensuring compliance with financial policies.

The role requires construction industry experience, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with project managers and subcontractors. Schedule is Monday–Friday, day shift, on site in California.

Qualifications

• Assist Sr Accounting Manager and Project Operations Manager.
• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and Finance management.
• Accurately record Journal Entries, accounts payable, and assist in payroll reviews.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Show high level of organization and multitasking with accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction industry and construction billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Budget management for projects and tracking budgets.
• Monitor project costs including labor, materials and expenses.
• Process invoices, track payments, and resolve invoice issues.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and balance sheets.
• Ensure tax filings including sales tax are accurate and timely.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to ensure accurate financial data.

Skills

QuickBooks Desktop

Finance management

Journal entries

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

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.