Construction Bookkeeper

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Construction Bookkeeper to join a small office in North Charlotte. This hands-on role manages day-to-day accounting, processes payroll, and supports HR for a small team, with onsite work required.

You will handle full-cycle bookkeeping, AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and payroll tax filings while collaborating with external accountants and vendors to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Full Charge Bookkeeper or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, payroll, and payroll taxes.
• Experience processing payroll and supporting benefits administration for a small team.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records for the business.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, payment posting, and account follow-up.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Process payroll for a small team, ensuring accuracy of hours, deductions, earnings, and payroll records.
• Prepare, reconcile, and assist with payroll tax filings and related payroll tax compliance requirements.
• Support employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, deductions, and coordination with benefits providers.
• Maintain organized employee, payroll, benefits, vendor, and accounting records.
• Prepare financial reports, cash flow updates, and other accounting summaries for management as needed.
• Partner with outside accountants, payroll providers, benefits vendors, and tax professionals as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, payroll regulations, and applicable tax deadlines.

Skills

Full-charge bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Reconciliations

QuickBooks

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or related field (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Construction Bookkeeper to join a small office in North Charlotte. This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting function, processing payroll, handling payroll tax-related responsibilities, and supporting HR for a small team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable owning the full accounting cycle in a hands-on small office environment and must be available to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records for the business.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, payment posting, and account follow-up.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Process payroll for a small team, ensuring accuracy of hours, deductions, earnings, and payroll records.
• Prepare, reconcile, and assist with payroll tax filings and related payroll tax compliance requirements.
• Support employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, deductions, and coordination with benefits providers.
• Maintain organized employee, payroll, benefits, vendor, and accounting records.
• Prepare financial reports, cash flow updates, and other accounting summaries for management as needed.
• Partner with outside accountants, payroll providers, benefits vendors, and tax professionals as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, payroll regulations, and applicable tax deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Charge Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper, Accounting Specialist, or similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, payroll, and payroll taxes.
• Experience processing payroll and supporting benefits administration for a small team.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel required.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work closely with leadership, employees, vendors, and external partners.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred.