Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Juncture; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Our client in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a seasoned Full Charge Bookkeeper to run day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, independently and report directly to the CEO.

You will own the books from end to end, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong internal controls within a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping in construction or contracting.
• Payroll experience using Paycom or similar for 90+ employees.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel.
• Strong job costing and construction accounting knowledge required.
• High accuracy, discretion and ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to use AI and automation tools to streamline workflows.
• Notary public certification is a plus; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including AP/AR, general ledger and reconciliations.
• Process weekly payroll for all employees, including withholdings and deductions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and close processes.
• Manage vendor relations and invoicing, including AIA billing.
• Track job costing across active projects with project management.
• Maintain compliance records including certificates of insurance and taxes.
• Support CEO and outside CPA with year-end tax prep and audits.
• Maintain accurate records and strong internal controls.

Skills

Full Charge Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

QuickBooks

Excel

Job costing

Construction accounting

Discretion & independence

Attention to detail

Tools

Paycom

Excel

Job description

Full Charge Bookkeeper
About the Company
Our client is a well-established specialty contracting and manufacturing
organization known for delivering highly customized work for complex,
high-end residential and commercial projects. The company partners
closely with architects, designers, general contractors and project
teams and has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and
service.
The organization is guided by four core values: Communicate, Reliable,
Team Player and Caring, with a focus on protecting its reputation,
clients and operations while continuing to scale responsibly.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to independently
manage the companys day-to-day financial operations, including payroll.
This is a hands‑on, full-scope position reporting directly to the CEO.
You will own the books from end to end rather than working under a
Controller.
The role requires a high degree of trust, professionalism and
discretion, including safeguarding confidential payroll, employee and
financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including AP, AR, general ledger and bank/credit card reconciliations
• Process weekly payroll for all employees, including tax withholdings, garnishments and benefit deductions
• Produce monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, and manage month-end close
• Manage vendor relationships and invoicing, including AIA billing/pay applications where applicable
• Track job costing across active projects in coordination with project management
• Maintain compliance records, including certificates of insurance, workers comp, sales tax and other filings
• Support the CEO and outside CPA with year-end tax preparation and audits
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records and strong internal controls

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Full Charge Bookkeeping experience, within construction or contracting
• Hands-on payroll experience using Paycom or a similar payroll system preferred (processed payroll for at least 90+ employees)
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction accounting is REQUIRED
• High degree of accuracy, discretion and follow-through with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Technology-minded with a willingness to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline workflows, improve accuracy and increase efficiency across accounting, payroll and administrative processes
• Notary Public certification is a plus
• Bilingual is a plus

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Details & Benefits

• Location: Hauppauge, NY, on-site
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Reports to: CEO
• Compensation: $85,000-$105,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance with the company contributing 50% of the employee-only premium
• 2 weeks PTO plus a 1-week company shutdown
• 6 paid company holidays
• Retirement savings plan through NYS Secure Choice
• Stable, growing organization with long-term career opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment where contributions are valued
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a key role within the organization

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 85000

Salary Max: $ 105000

Currency Type: USD