Wylander, a recruiting company for the construction industry, is recruiting a Bookkeeper for a full-service Construction Services company located in Bolingbrook, IL.
Compensation and Benefits:
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Salary: $60k-$75k (DOE)
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Eligible for Bonus
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PTO/Paid Holidays
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The Bookkeeping Assistant is responsible for performing the day-to-day bookkeeping functions for our Reconstruction division. This role involves working closely with, and reporting to, the Financial Manager to complete day-to-day bookkeeping transactions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of ensuring that our day-to-day bookkeeping functions run smoothly and efficiently.
This person should be a self-starter, with excellent QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, including Merchant Services, and excellent Excel skills for handling financial data as well as a person who is comfortable in a Construction environment.
Responsibilities:
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Ensure compliance with company financial policies per the Financial Manager.
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Report to the Financial Manager to effectively complete bookkeeping tasks
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Work closely with project managers to book subcontractor invoices
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Accurately invoice customers and process accounts receivable
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Accurately calculate customer payment splits to Job Savings/Year End Savings
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Issue subcontractor payments on Thursdays, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
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Accurately calculate payments for subcontractor bills from Job Savings
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Accurately keep track of Line of Credit draws for subcontractor payments
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Accurately keep track of Line of Credit paybacks
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Prepare financial reports for the project managers, Financial Manager and Owners
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Maintain accurate and organized records of all financial transactions.
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Complete monthly checking account reconciliations
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Send payment links to customers
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Send payment receipts to customers
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Take payments from customers over the phone
Qualifications:
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5+ years of full charge bookkeeping experience and/or construction experience required
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An associates degree or higher is a plus
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Proficient in QuickBooks
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Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook
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Expert knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles
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Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
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Strong understanding of the key drivers of profitability, including experience providing analysis with actionable steps for operations
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Strong computer skills
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Proven strong time management and organizational skills
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Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work independently
Keywords: Construction Services accounting, office management, bookkeeping
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