Construction Bookkeeper - Full-time / Part-time

Marengo, IL construction company in need of a staff accountant / bookkeeper to join their team Full Time. The Bookkeeper/Data Entry Professional is responsible for maintaining records of financial transactions by establishing accounts and posting transactions. They will provide management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements. The first 2-4 weeks of this assignment will focus on entering data from our client's old Quickbooks system in Foundation. Knowledge of Foundation is a big plus. After this time period the job will become a Bookkeeping/Accounting role. Duties: Develop system to account for financial transaction by utilizing a chart of accounts and items; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures. Maintain historical records by filing documents Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. Protect organization#s value by keeping information confidential. Coordinate all payroll and certified reports as needed. Produce all invoices/pay requests to owners as required by contract. Verify with project manager all amounts and details. Verify all sales orders, purchase orders, invoices, and bills. Oversee project managers use of accounting software and addresses any errors. **This position requires accounting experience in the construction industry.** Desired skills and knowledge, QuickBooks proficiency (certification preferred but not required), general accounting and bookkeeping, reporting, deadline-orientation, time management, attention to detail, confidentiality, PC proficiency, verbal and written communication, math skills, working knowledge of SFAS Rules and AIA documentation The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and work experience. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Salary range: $40,000-48,000 DOE Please call or email us at 815-788-8556 or joseph.shields@expresspros.com for more information.