Construction Bookkeeper / Accountant

The Contractor Consultants; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance allowance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Training & development

Performance bonuses

Tech package

Job summary

Valtex LLC is a growing construction and manufacturing group seeking a Construction Bookkeeper & Accountant in Fort Myers, FL. This full-time role supports ownership with accurate book-keeping, job costing, and reliable financial reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, strong QuickBooks Online skills, and experience with inter-company transactions, WIP, retainage, and AIA billings. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Direct experience in construction industry accounting.
• Strong QuickBooks Online proficiency.
• Experience with inter-company transactions and multi-entity accounting.
• Excellent Excel skills and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple entities with inter-company allocations.
• Maintain QuickBooks Online for GL coding and project job costing.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and AIA-style billings.
• Track retainage, subcontractor compliance, and lien releases.
• Analyze job profitability and prepare WIP reporting.
• Manage bank and credit card reconciliations for all entities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and coordinate with CPAs for year-end tax.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Job costing

WIP

AIA billing

Retainage

Lien waivers

Inter-company transactions

Excel

Confidentiality

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Construction Bookkeeper & Accountant – Lead Financial Operations for Our Growing Construction Group

Job Overview

• Company: Valtex LLC.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $85,000 – $100,000 per year.
• Location: Fort Myers, FL.
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
• Project Scope: General Construction (Commercial).
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role managing full-cycle accounting across our dynamic group of construction and manufacturing companies. You will work directly with ownership to ensure accurate job costing, clean books, and reliable financial reporting. This is your chance to drive financial clarity and support continuous improvement within a collaborative, professional team environment.

How You Will Make An Impact

• You will manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple entities, expertly handling inter-company transactions and allocations.
• You will maintain QuickBooks Online to ensure accurate general ledger coding and precise project job costing.
• You will process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and AIA-style progress billings for our active construction projects.
• You will track and reconcile all retainage, subcontractor compliance documents, and lien releases.
• You will analyze job profitability and prepare essential work-in-progress (WIP) reporting for leadership review.
• You will manage bank and credit card reconciliations across all related companies within the overarching group.
• You will prepare monthly financial statements and collaborate seamlessly with outside CPAs for year-end tax preparations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of proven bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Direct, hands‑on experience working within the construction industry.
• Strong technical proficiency in utilizing QuickBooks Online.
• Solid understanding of job costing, WIP, AIA billing, retainage, and lien waivers.
• Demonstrated experience managing inter-company transactions and multi-entity accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel paired with excellent organizational and detail‑oriented skills.
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality for handling sensitive financial data.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Specific experience managing multiple companies simultaneously within QuickBooks Online.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical insurance allowance to support your health and wellness.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick days to ensure excellent work‑life balance.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• Performance bonuses and engaging company events to recognize your hard work.
• Company‑provided tech package, including a dedicated smartphone or tablet.

About Us

Valtex LLC is a growing group of companies specializing in general contracting, structural work, and manufacturing.

We operate with a lean, collaborative team where every individual plays a highly critical role in our shared success.

We offer a supportive workplace culture that values problem‑solving and provides real opportunities for long‑term career growth.

Valtex LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.