Construction Bookkeeper

Talent Edge Recruiting; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance: 3 plans

Life Insurance: $5,000

PTO: 2 weeks

Paid Holidays

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an experienced Construction Bookkeeper in Alaska to own day-to-day accounting for a growing, family-owned construction company. You will manage full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll for 50 employees, and monthly AIA billing across active projects, while maintaining accurate project financial records and bank reconciliations.

You will work closely with leadership and the team in a collaborative environment, wearing multiple hats as needed and ensuring timely, reliable

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Previous experience within the construction industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
• AIA billing experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping and account reconciliations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A polished, professional, and personable communication style.
• A flexible, adaptable mindset and willingness to wear multiple hats.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online.
• Process payroll for 50 employees.
• Prepare and manage monthly AIA billing for construction projects.
• Perform job costing and maintain project financial records.
• Complete account and bank reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing, AR/AP, and financial records.
• Maintain organized financial records in QuickBooks.
• Track activity across multiple projects and assist with month/year-end closing.
• Support leadership with additional accounting and operational needs.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

QuickBooks

AIA billing

Job costing

Accounts receivable/payable

Month-end close

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication

Education

3+ years bookkeeping/accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

The Opportunity

We are a growing, family-owned and operated commercial construction company looking for an experienced Construction Bookkeeper to become a key member of our team. This is not a narrowly defined accounting role. We are looking for someone who enjoys wearing many hats, taking ownership, and being the go-to person for the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions of a business.

If you enjoy being a big fish in a small pond, having visibility into the entire business, and working alongside a collaborative and personable leadership team, this could be a great fit. The right person will be polished, dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a smaller organization where everyone pitches in. You should be equally comfortable owning your responsibilities independently and collaborating closely with leadership and the broader team.

What You'll Do

You will take ownership of the company's day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions, including:

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online
• Process weekly and manage payroll for 50 employees
• Prepare and manage monthly AIA billing for commercial construction projects
• Perform job costing and maintain accurate project financial records
• Complete account and bank reconciliations
• Manage invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in QuickBooks
• Manage lien waivers and supporting project documentation
• Track financial activity across multiple active construction projects
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end accounting activities
• Organize historical accounting information and maintain clean, reliable financial records
• Partner closely with leadership and assist with additional accounting, administrative, and operational needs as they arise

What We’re Looking For

Construction industry experience is required. This person needs to understand the nuances of accounting and billing within a project‑based construction environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Previous experience within the construction industry
• Strong hands‑on experience with QuickBooks
• AIA billing experience
• Strong understanding of job costing
• Payroll processing experience
• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping and account reconciliations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A polished, professional, and personable communication style
• A flexible, adaptable mindset and willingness to wear multiple hats

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being relied upon, and wants to become an important part of a smaller organization rather than simply being one item within a large accounting department.

• Competitive Salary: Up to $80,000, depending on experience
• Performance Bonuses: Mid‑year and year‑end bonuses based on performance
• Medical Insurance: 3 plan options — HMO and PPO options - eligible after 30 days
• Life Insurance: $5,000 in coverage
• PTO: 2 weeks
• Paid Holidays: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Easter, New Year's, Memorial Day, and Labor Day
• Work-Life Balance

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a family-owned and operated company with a collaborative, down-to-earth culture. This is a smaller environment where leadership is accessible, people genuinely work together, and strong performers are trusted to take ownership.

For someone who enjoys wearing many hats, this is an opportunity to become a big fish in a small pond — taking ownership of a critical function, working closely with company leadership, and making a visible impact on the organization.