Construction Bookkeeper

Jones & Cleary Roofing & Sheet Metal; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones & Cleary Roofing & Sheet Metal is seeking a Construction Bookkeeper for the Greater Chicago Area. You will maintain project finances, process invoices, manage payables/receivables, and prepare cost reports for construction projects.

The role supports journal entries, financial statements, payroll, and audits within a site-based team. Ideal candidates have strong bookkeeping and construction finance experience, knowledge of job costing, and proficiency with construction accounting software.

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping and finance skills with project-based records.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements for construction activities.
• Experience with journal entries, posting, reconciling, and ledgers.
• Proficiency with accounting software used in construction environments.
• Knowledge of job costing and payroll processes; strong attention to detail.
• Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable for construction projects.
• Prepare project cost reports and reconcile journal entries.
• Assist with financial statements and ensure policy compliance.
• Support payroll and job costing; coordinate with project managers on budgets.
• Assist periodic audits and financial reviews.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial statements

Journal entries

Accounting software

Job costing

Payroll processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Associate degree in accounting

Job description

Company Description

Jones & Cleary Roofing & Sheet Metal is a family-owned commercial roofing and sheet metal contractor that has served the Chicagoland area since 1920. The company is known for employing highly trained roofing and sheet metal professionals who deliver projects on time, safely, and to rigorous quality standards. Jones & Cleary works closely with clients to design and install roofing systems tailored to specific architectural requirements while minimizing disruption to day-to-day operations. With over a century of experience, technical expertise, and craftsmanship, the company has built a strong reputation as a premier contractor for commercial, industrial, historical, and green roofing projects in the region.

Role Description

The Construction Bookkeeper is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Chicago Area. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for construction projects, including processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing project cost reports. The Construction Bookkeeper will record and reconcile journal entries, assist with the preparation of financial statements, and help ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards. Day-to-day tasks include working with accounting software, supporting payroll and job costing, coordinating with project managers on budgets and expenditures, and assisting with periodic audits and financial reviews.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in bookkeeping and finance, with experience managing project-based financial records.
• Candidates should possess the ability to prepare, review, and interpret financial statements for construction-related activities.
• Candidates should possess experience with journal entries (accounting), including posting, reconciling, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with accounting software commonly used in construction or commercial contracting environments.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include prior experience in construction or contracting, knowledge of job costing and payroll processes, strong attention to detail, and solid organizational and communication skills.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, is preferred.