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Bookkeeper / Project Accountant– Construction

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Controller to join our Albuquerque team. This is a key accounting leadership position responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, job costing, and overall financial accuracy for a construction organization.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience within the construction industry and a strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, payroll, and financial reporting. A degree in Accounting is a plus, as is experience with Foundation construction accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support two accounting staff members
• Review and process weekly payroll
• Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Reports
• Set up new projects through applicable state websites for prevailing wage projects
• Process Accounts Receivable
• Process and manage Accounts Payable
• Prepare and process 940 and 941 payroll tax filings across multiple states
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statements
• Monitor and manage company cash flow
• Prepare journal entries and General Ledger reconciliations
• Enter monthly depreciation entries
• Prepare monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports
• Coordinate and prepare for annual Workers' Compensation and insurance audits
• Track employee vacation and sick time
• Prepare monthly Gross Receipts/Sales Tax reports
• Set up new employees within accounting and payroll systems
• Oversee job costing, ensuring project costs are accurately tracked against budgets and used to evaluate project profitability
• Partner with project and field teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting
• Identify discrepancies and maintain accurate, organized financial records

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience in the construction industry
• Strong understanding of construction accounting and job costing
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax requirements
• Knowledge of WIP reporting and construction financial statements
• Experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting preferred
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and reconciliations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Accounting degree preferred, but not required
• Experience with Foundation construction accounting software is a plus

Why Join the Team?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional to take ownership of the accounting function while working closely with leadership and project teams. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on financial reporting, job profitability, cash flow, and overall accounting operations.

Compensation: DOE

APPLY TODAY: megan.cantone@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.