Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper to support accounting activities for a construction-focused organization in St Petersburg, Florida. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, onsite environment, enjoys maintaining orderly financial records, and can manage work across multiple entities with accuracy. The position offers a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week with consistent hours and flexibility, including required onsite availability on Thursdays and Fridays. There is strong potential for this to offer full-time hours over the next year.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice processing and coordinate electronic payments through QuickBooks Desktop while keeping payables current and accurate.

• Reconcile credit card activity, including American Express statements, and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.

• Apply proper cost codes to vendor bills and business expenses so transactions are recorded to the correct projects and entities.

• Enter payroll-related information into the accounting system and verify entries for completeness and precision.

• Maintain bookkeeping records for multiple active companies, ensuring expenses and transactions are assigned appropriately across each entity.

• Perform account reconciliations and support the ongoing accuracy of ledgers, balances, and supporting documentation.

• Organize financial files and accounting records to improve day-to-day accessibility and audit readiness.

• Provide assistance with additional accounting and administrative tasks as business needs evolve.

• At least 2 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting support roles.

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop is required.

• Practical experience with accounts payable, bank or account reconciliations, payroll entry, and cost coding.

• High level of accuracy with strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities independently in a small office setting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Background in construction-related bookkeeping is helpful, though not mandatory.

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