**We're looking for a Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper**
You’re the kind of person who notices when numbers don’t tie out before anyone else does. You don’t wait to be told what’s missing, what’s late, or what needs fixing — you jump in, ask the right questions, and keep things moving.
You like clean books, clear communication, and solid systems. You take pride in accuracy. You’re dependable, steady, and sharp enough to handle complex entries without getting overwhelmed.
You also want more than a “just do the tasks” accounting job. You want to be trusted. You want your work to matter. You want to help a growing company serve clients well and scale the right way.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
Does This Sound Familiar?
You’re tired of:
- Cleaning up messy books without the authority to improve the process
- Working with teams that don’t communicate clearly or follow through
- Being micromanaged even though you’re fully capable of owning your work
- Feeling like accounting is treated as basic data entry instead of strategic, high-value work
- Being in roles where urgency constantly overrides accuracy
You want:
- A role where your attention to detail is genuinely valued
- A team that respects deadlines, communication, and follow-through
- The chance to improve systems, not just maintain them
- Meaningful work with business owners who want to understand their numbers
- Flexibility, autonomy, and room to grow into a bigger role over time
We are looking for a Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper to join our team
Build Books is an accounting and advisory firm built specifically for the construction and trade industry. We support business owners with bookkeeping, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and advisory services so they can understand their numbers and scale profitably with confidence.
We’re not here to crank out generic bookkeeping. We’re here to help contractors and trade business owners build stronger, healthier companies through clear financials and smart guidance.
What we care deeply about:
- Accuracy that clients can trust
- Proactive communication
- Strong systems and efficient processes
- Helping clients scale sustainably
- Being dependable, thoughtful, and easy to work with
As our Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper, your role is to bring accuracy, order, and consistency to our client work while helping strengthen the internal systems that support it. You’ll own key accounting functions, support and guide bookkeepers, and help ensure every handoff is clean and every set of books is reliable. This role reports to the CEO.
Position Details
Hybrid (mostly remote)
Full-Time Employee
Full-time
Hours: 30–40 hours per week
Pay: $28–$35/hour
Who You Would Report to: CEO
Perks of the Job
- Flexible schedule
- Mostly work from anywhere
- Computer provided
- No commute for most of your week
- We respect work-life balance
- Your time off is truly your time off
Benefits of Working for Us
- Paid time off
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Performance bonuses
**Most importantly: You’ll work with a team that values precision, ownership, and a healthy life outside of work.**
Job Responsibilities
This role is for someone who takes ownership naturally. You’ll be trusted to keep client work accurate, moving, and organized — while also spotting gaps, improving workflows, and helping the team get stronger over time. Attention to detail matters here in a very real way, so when you apply, you must include the EXACT phrase "Numbers are my jam. " in your email subject line to show you read carefully; applications without it will not be reviewed.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitor and ensure the accuracy of bookkeeping tasks performed by bookkeepers
- Categorize and record financial transactions in QuickBooks Online
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards and troubleshoot any errors in reconciliation
- Ensure accuracy of all recorded transactions
- Request documentation and information from clients and ensure consistent follow ups to retrieve necessary information
- Run payroll via Gusto & QBO
- Review and code receipts, invoices and bills in Double
- Keep accurate records and information about each client
- Create SOPs (standard operating procedures) as needed for your role and duties
- Update CEO on status of client work and any delays
- Perform month end close with accuracy
- Fill out monthly Quality Control forms with detail
- Conduct quality checks and provide feedback for improvements
- Enter advanced bookkeeping entries, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and depreciation
- Identify inefficiencies in bookkeeping processes and implement solutions to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and optimize productivity
- Assist with budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting and expense tracking activities
- Review payroll reports for accuracy and enter necessary entries to record payroll
- Train and mentor bookkeeping staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in bookkeeping practices
- Establish standardized procedures to ensure accurate and seamless handoff of financial records
- Review financial reports and statements for management, clients, and regulatory purposes
- Assess and implement accounting software tools that facilitate efficient bookkeeping processes
- Stay up-to-date with accounting regulations, industry standards, and best practices to ensure compliance
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements and projections
- Job Costing
- Act as a point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and maintaining professional communication
- Assist in managing client expectations and ensure a high level of client satisfaction
- Maintain data security and confidentiality in all bookkeeping activities
- Document bookkeeping procedures, guidelines, and best practices for future reference and training purposes
- Streamline workflows to optimize efficiency and accuracy in bookkeeping operations
- Keep detailed and organized records of client interactions, agreements, and project milestones
*Although these are the main things, this job might encompass other tasks as well.*
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role that is mostly remote, with the flexibility to work from home for the majority of your week. We’re looking for someone who thrives with autonomy, stays responsive, and can manage their workload without constant oversight.
- Must be available Monday through Friday
- Must be available during 8 am to 5 pm Mountain Standard Time business hours
Requirements
- Proactive and self-starting
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong communicator, both internally and with clients
- Reliable and consistent with follow-through
- Able to work independently with very little management
- Strong accounting foundation
- Able to understand and enter complex journal entries
- Comfortable improving systems and streamlining workflows
- Confident reviewing the work of others and giving feedback
- Committed to accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality
Education / Experience / Equipment
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 4+ years of experience in a similar role
- Experience with QuickBooks Online is required
- Experience working in the construction and trade industry is required
- Must be located in the United States
- Computer will be provided
- Must have reliable internet for a mostly remote work environment
Job Non-Negotiables
- Must be located in the US
- Must be available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm MST
- Must have QuickBooks Online experience
- Must have a bachelor’s degree
- Must have experience working in the construction and trade industry
We want to be respectful of your time and ours: if these non-negotiables don’t describe you, this role is not the right fit. This position requires someone who can step in with confidence, understand the pace and nuances of our industry, and contribute with minimal ramp-up. We’re looking for a strong match, not a maybe.
Job Nice-to-Haves
- Experience working in Asana
- Experience working in Notion
- Experience working in Double
This role has real room to grow. For the right person, it can evolve into a more management-focused position and become a true right-hand role within the company. If you’re someone who wants to lead, improve, and take on more responsibility over time, we’d love to see that ambition.
We promote based on ownership, not tenure.
Does This Sound Like You?
You’re someone who genuinely cares about getting the details right. You don’t cut corners. You communicate early, follow through consistently, and take pride in leaving things better than you found them. You know how much trust is built on accurate books, timely follow-up, and calm, dependable execution.
At Build Books, we work with construction and trade business owners who need more than surface-level support. They need a team that helps them understand their numbers and make smart decisions as they grow. If you love the idea of combining solid accounting skills with real operational impact, you’ll feel at home here.
We’re looking for someone special to join us as soon as possible, and we truly can’t wait to meet the right person. We’ll likely receive a lot of applications for this role, and while we wish we could respond to every single one in depth, that simply won’t be possible. So… **MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT!**
*Important: This role requires maturity, initiative, and a genuine respect for accuracy. We need someone who doesn’t wait to be chased, who can communicate clearly with clients and the team, and who understands that clean financials are built through consistency, care, and ownership every single week.*
Instructions to Apply
1. Apply via email to [email protected]
2. Include your resume
3. Make sure to include your secret subject line.
*Please make sure to complete all of the above steps. If any of these are missing from your application, we will immediately dismiss it.*
Deadline to Apply
Please apply by Friday August 28th at 3pm.
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sandy, UT 84093
