Part-Time Accounting Assistant Needed for Construction Company

Posted 3 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

Seeking a reliable, detail-oriented accounting assistant to help with routine accounting and data-entry responsibilities. The goal of this position is to take recurring administrative work off the CFO’s plate so more time can be dedicated to financial analysis, forecasting, cash-flow management, and other strategic CFO responsibilities. Responsibilities may include: * Entering bills, invoices, payments, and other transactions * Categorizing transactions in QuickBooks Online * Maintaining customer and vendor records * Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable * Entering and tracking customer retainage * Matching payments to invoices * Organizing receipts and supporting documentation * Reviewing records for missing or incorrect information * Assisting with bank and credit-card reconciliations * Maintaining accounting spreadsheets and reports * Following up internally for missing invoices, receipts, and approvals * Other routine accounting and administrative tasks as needed The ideal candidate will have: * Previous bookkeeping or accounting-assistant experience * Strong QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel skills * Excellent accuracy and attention to detail * The ability to handle confidential financial information * Good written communication and organizational skills * The ability to work independently and meet deadlines * Construction-accounting experience, including retainage and job costing, is strongly preferred This will begin as a part-time remote position, with the possibility of developing into an ongoing relationship. Clear procedures and training will be provided, but I need someone dependable who can learn our processes and consistently complete work without requiring constant supervision. When applying, please describe your accounting experience, QuickBooks Online proficiency, construction-industry experience, availability, and hourly rate.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Bookkeeping
Bank Reconciliation
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About the client
Member since Aug 18, 2015
  • United States
    Lakeland2:16 PM
  • $155K total spent
    40 hires, 2 active
  • 14,405 hours

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