Full-Charge Construction Bookkeeper

Vastland Companies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Vastland Companies, a leading construction and development firm in Nashville, is seeking a highly experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper. This role involves managing all accounting functions, particularly focusing on construction-specific accounting practices.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of applicable experience, proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills, leading to significant contributions to project profitability and financial decision-making.

Competitive salary of $75,000 – $90,000+ with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience specifically in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, progress billing, and retainage.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop or Online.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping including AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close.
• Perform accurate job costing and track expenses across multiple projects.
• Prepare financial statements and job profitability analysis.

Skills

Construction accounting principles

Full-cycle bookkeeping

QuickBooks proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Job costing and progress billing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Construction-specific certifications (e.g., CCIFP)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Construction management software

Job description

We are 40 years in business and a growing construction and development company based in Nashville, specializing in residential / commercial / general contracting. With a strong pipeline of projects across Middle Tennessee, we are seeking a highly experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper to manage all accounting functions with a sharp focus on construction-specific accounting.

Position Summary

We are looking for a seasoned construction accounting professional who can independently handle full-cycle bookkeeping and job-cost reporting with minimal supervision. This is a critical role that directly supports project profitability, cash flow, and financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping including AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Perform accurate job costing, tracking expenses, change orders, and variances across multiple projects.
• Handle construction-specific tasks: progress billing, AIA forms, retainage, lien waivers, and percentage‑of‑completion accounting.
• Prepare and manage monthly bank draws and loan disbursements.
• Prepare financial statements, WIP (Work‑in‑Progress) reports, and job profitability analysis.
• Reconcile job costs with the general ledger and ensure accurate overhead allocation.
• Manage certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting as needed.
• Work closely with project managers and ownership to provide timely financial insights.
• Maintain compliance with construction accounting standards and tax requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience specifically in the construction industry (required).
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing, progress billing, and retainage.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop or Online (strong required; must be able to work independently with advanced features).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis, and financial reporting).
• Solid understanding of construction management software integration (e.g., linking accounting systems with project tools).
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-accounting team members.
• Construction-specific certifications (e.g., CCIFP) or accounting degree preferred but not required.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience with construction-specific platforms such as Procore, Foundation Software, Sage 300 / Sage 100 Contractor (including Timberline), Viewpoint, Buildertrend, or similar ERP/project management systems.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and tax reporting tools.
• Experience with payroll processing, sales & use tax, and 1099 management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $75,000 – $90,000+ based on experience, plus signing bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing construction business.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter detailing your construction accounting experience and technical skills (especially QuickBooks and Excel), and your salary expectations to [your email address] with the subject line:

We are looking to fill this position quickly and will only contact candidates who meet the construction-specific experience and technical requirements.