Job Title:

Bookkeeper – Construction / Real Estate Development Focus

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Finance

About the Company

We are a mission-driven construction and real estate development organization focused on acquiring, rehabilitating, and revitalizing properties to create affordable homeownership opportunities in historically underinvested communities. Our projects blend construction execution with community impact, ensuring equitable development and long-term value creation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Bookkeeper with construction industry experience to manage day-to-day financial records and support our finance team. The ideal candidate will understand construction-specific accounting practices such as job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor tracking, and will ensure accurate and compliant financial operations across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Recordkeeping & Reporting

Record and categorize daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and project ledgers.
Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Produce periodic financial statements and reports for internal stakeholders.

Construction-Specific Accounting

Track job costs and maintain project cost ledgers; monitor labor, material, and subcontractor expenses against budgets.
Support progress billing and accounts receivable processes tied to project milestones.
Manage retainage and ensure accurate treatment of construction billing nuances.

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

Process and code vendor invoices; prepare payments in coordination with finance leadership.
Maintain subcontractor records, ensure proper documentation (e.g., insurance certificates, lien waivers), and assist with 1099 preparation.

Payroll & Compliance

Collaborate on payroll processing with internal or external payroll providers; ensure contractor wage rates, labor compliance, and tax filings are accurate.
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, vendor requirements, and internal financial policies.

Month-End & Year-End Close

Assist with monthly/quarterly closing activities and reporting.
Support annual audit preparation and coordinate with accountants as needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Skills

3+ years of bookkeeping experience, with at least construction-specific bookkeeping or accounting preferred.
Strong understanding of job costing, progress billing, retainage, and project cost tracking.
Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel, and ability to manage digital financial systems.
Solid grasp of accounts payable/receivable, general ledgers, and bank reconciliations.

Soft Skills

High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Clear communication skills to work with project teams, vendors, and leadership.

Preferred

Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Procore, Sage)
Familiarity with nonprofit or mission-driven organization financial operations

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community development work
A collaborative, mission-oriented team environment

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