Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Bookkeeper
Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage key accounting functions across multiple entities. This role requires expertise in managing accounts payable, vendor management, bank reconciliations, and project accounting in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable across multiple entities with accurate job and cost code allocation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, subcontracts, and delivery tickets.
• Implement effective processes to streamline accounts payable and vendor management.
• Track subcontractor compliance, including Certificates of Insurance, W-9s, and NAVSEA requirements when applicable.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Execute weekly check and ACH payment runs.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Track credit card expenses and reconcile deposits, EFTs, credit card charges, and intercompany transfers.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, intercompany charges, and adjustments.
• Support month-end closing processes across all entities.
• Tie job costs to the general ledger and assist with Work in Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Assist in building monthly financial packets for leadership review.
• Monitor job costs, committed costs, and variances.
• Assist project managers with job reports, budgets, and coding corrections.
• Ensure job cost accuracy for cost-plus billing models.
• Reconcile job cost, general ledger, and committed cost data monthly.
• Track intercompany expenses, allocations, and repayments.
• Support consolidated financial reporting.
• Maintain cross-entity consistency in job cost codes, general ledger mapping, and accounting processes.
• Utilize Sage 100 Contractor daily for accounts payable, job costing, general ledger, and cash management.
• Assist in documenting and improving accounting workflows.
• Support internal controls related to government compliance and cost-plus billing.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in construction accounting.
• 2 years of experience with Sage 100 Contractor.
• Proficient in bookkeeping, project accounting, and accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting and job costing.
• Experience with bank reconciliation and month-end processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cost Plus Accounting and compliance with overhead and cost allocations.
• Experience in systems and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently with light training.
• Experience with UKG payroll system for job costing information.

Work Environment

The position offers flexible start times between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM, followed by an 8-hour workday. You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, utilizing Sage 100 Contractor and UKG systems. The company has grown rapidly and has multiple active projects, providing a collaborative and challenging work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of National City, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in National City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.