Construction Bookkeeper: Precise Job Costing & AIA

Dream Team; Chattanooga (TN); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dream Team Finishes is seeking an In-House Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting for a growing construction company. You will handle AP/AR, job costing, payroll support, bank reconciliations, and AIA billing coordination to ensure accurate, timely financials.

You will partner with Project Managers and leadership to maintain clean records and support project decisions, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, accuracy, and process discipline.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience; commercial construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop or Online; Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or Procore a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of job costing, AIA billing format, and construction AP/AR workflows
• Strong attention to detail—accuracy and consistency are the primary performance standard
• Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements is a plus
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted
• Ability to work independently, meet recurring deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of all financial information

Responsabilités

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable daily; posting accurate data
• Code job costs to the correct project, phase, and cost category in accounting software
• Perform weekly bank and credit card reconciliations; flag discrepancies to Controller/CEO
• Support bi-weekly payroll processing; maintain certified payroll records where required
• Prepare and coordinate AIA Applications for Payment with PMs and GC billing schedules
• Track retention receivables/payables by project; maintain lien waiver log and file waivers within 3 business days
• Manage vendor files: W-9s, 1099s, and respond to vendor billing inquiries
• Maintain organized financial records per company filing standards
• Prepare weekly cash position summary and monthly data package for review
• Assist with year-end close, CPA/tax prep, and audits/bonding documentation
• Communicate proactively with PMs regarding job-cost discrepancies or missing invoices
• Uphold Dream Team Finishes core values in every interaction

Connaissances

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Formation

Associate's degree in Accounting

Equivalent experience accepted

Outils

QuickBooks Desktop/Online

Sage 300 CRE

Foundation

Procore

Description du poste

Dream Team Finishes is seeking an In-House Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting for a growing construction company. You will handle AP/AR, job costing, payroll support, bank reconciliations, and AIA billing coordination to ensure accurate, timely financials.

You will partner with Project Managers and leadership to maintain clean records and support project decisions, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, accuracy, and process discipline.