Construction Bookkeeper (non-CPA level)

Yellowstone Local; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$35 to $40 per hour

Full-time schedule with four 10-hour (

Three-day weekends

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Family medical leave

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Caliber Plumbing & Mechanical is seeking a Construction Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations and project accounting on-site in Portland, Oregon.

You will manage AP/AR, maintain job costing and WIP reporting, prepare customer invoices, and assist with month-end close using QuickBooks and Excel.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of construction bookkeeping or construction accounting experience.
• Experience in plumbing, HVAC, mechanical contracting, or related construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of job costing, project accounting, and WIP reporting.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting methods.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with DocuWare and payroll systems is a plus.
• Understanding of progress billing, SOV, and retainage.
• Experience managing lien waivers and collections.
• Strong organization and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site in Portland, OR as a Construction Bookkeeper supporting daily financial ops and project accounting.
• Manage daily bookkeeping and construction accounting activities.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain accurate job costing and WIP reporting.
• Support percentage-of-completion accounting and project tracking.
• Prepare customer invoices, progress billings, SOV, and retainage docs.
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on balances.
• Process vendor payments and lien waivers.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-, quarter-, year-end closes.
• Prepare financial reports using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Maintain fixed assets and assist with cash flow tracking.
• Partner with PMs on budgets, costs, and profitability.

Skills

Construction bookkeeping

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job costing

WIP reporting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Project accounting

Lien waivers

Document management

Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Equivalent work experience

Tools

DocuWare

ADP

Job description

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Caliber Plumbing & Mechanical, an industry leader in mechanical and plumbing solutions.

You know the numbers behind every successful construction project, and we're looking for a Construction Bookkeeper who can keep those numbers accurate, organized, and moving in the right direction.

What's in It for You?

• $35 to $40 per hour, depending on experience

• Full-time schedule with four 10-hour shifts each week

• Three-day weekends

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Family medical leave

• Long-term career opportunity with an established company

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join an established plumbing and mechanical contractor serving the Portland area

• Work directly with leadership, project managers, and office staff in a collaborative environment

• Put your construction accounting expertise to work where accurate job costing, WIP reporting, and financial controls matter

• Work with clear processes and defined responsibilities that help you stay organized and productive

• Bring forward ideas that can improve accounting processes and operational workflows

• Be part of a team that values communication, accountability, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Build a long-term career while supporting the financial health and profitability of construction projects

Your New Role

• Work on-site in Portland, Oregon as a Construction Bookkeeper supporting day-to-day financial operations and project accounting

• Manage daily bookkeeping and construction accounting activities

• Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)

• Maintain accurate job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

• Support percentage-of-completion accounting and project financial tracking

• Prepare customer invoices, progress billings, Schedule of Values (SOV), and retainage documentation

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances

• Process vendor payments and maintain lien waiver documentation

• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close

• Prepare financial reports using QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel

• Maintain fixed asset records and assist with cash flow tracking

• Partner with project managers to support project budgets, cost controls, and profitability

• Maintain accurate, organized financial documentation for construction projects

• At least 3 years of construction bookkeeping or construction accounting experience

• Experience in plumbing, HVAC, mechanical contracting, or a related construction industry preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience

• Working knowledge of construction job costing, project accounting, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting methods

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel

• Experience with document management software such as DocuWare preferred

• Familiarity with ADP, certified payroll, or similar payroll systems is a plus

• Understanding of progress billing, Schedule of Values (SOV), and retainage

• Experience managing lien waivers, preliminary notices, and collections

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Caliber Plumbing & Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #blue