Construction Bookkeeper

Job Title: Construction Bookkeeper

Reports to: Owner

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Supervisory: No

Hiring Range: $25-35/ Hour

Company Overview: Smith and Meade designs and builds custom, luxury homes in the most prominent neighborhoods in Denver. The company was formed in 2016 and has grown each year due to its unique contemporary home designs and smart site selections.

We are carefully seeking the right addition to our team. If you are a detail-oriented person who enjoys construction accounting and has the team-oriented commitment to help us refine our processes and continue our growth, read on!

Job Summary: The Construction Bookkeeper will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of the business. This includes management of AR and AP, the creation of construction bank draws out of our construction management software, and updating QuickBooks. You will ensure that we have up to date subcontractor information and that invoices are paid on time. In addition to Bookkeeping, you will support and coordinate the pre-development construction process. This includes coordinating the completion of due diligence, pre-design inputs & updates, pre-construction permitting and the field superintendent handoff.

Essential Responsibilities: (Overview of the role; is not intended to outline every task and action)

Accounting

• Responsible for full-cycle accounting duties including processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, managing bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Create, code and enter vendor invoices in construction management software
• Execute internal accounting process with accounts receivables, payables, draw requests and buyer invoices
• Prepare bi-weekly construction draws in construction management software and send to both banks and clients
• Job Costing for all open projects
• Communicate routinely with Project Managers on a variety of job-related topics including job costing and budget projections
• Coordinate with external accounting team to ensure compliance and provide documents for proper reporting
• Assist with other accounting and administrative duties, as assigned

Payroll

• Review and/or process payroll and third-party payroll invoices
• Prepare/book payroll entries

Administrative

• Coordinate the training of subcontractors on construction management software and billing procedures
• Data entry including uploading selections, inspection reports, and other project-specific documents to construction management software
• Coordinate deliveries made to Glendale office with field team
• ·Attend company and industry events, trainings, workshops, conferences, etc. as assigned
• Prepare project reporting on deliverables via construction management software to management and clients
• Other projects and duties as needed

Pre-Construction

• Coordinate and schedules subcontractors to complete due diligence reports
• Facilitate building and nurturing of excellent relationships with outside agents involved in the permitting process
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other consultants to meet deadlines
• Report job status updates and third-party approvals in our software to ensure to ensure team is notified and schedule progresses

Required Skills & Abilities

Attention to detail - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality

Adaptability - Superior multi-tasking skills and thrives in fast-paced environment; working well under pressure in a dynamic environment

Planning and organizing - The individual will prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently to meet strict deadlines

Interpersonal skills – the individual demonstrates an ability to develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Written communication – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.

Verbal communication – the individual possesses the ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using spoken word

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office programs (required)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required)
• Experience using BuilderTrend or another construction management software (preferred)
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications

Experience & Education Requirements

• Construction accounting experience (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80246: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $25 - $35