Bookkeeper/Controller Trainee - Commercial Construction Company

OliverSperry Renovation•Tallahassee, FL

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an experienced bookkeeper who is looking to be trained over a year to become a controller within a commercial renovation and construction company. The ideal candidate understands accounting beyond basic data entry and is comfortable taking ownership of A/P, A/R, reconciliations, bookkeeping, HR administration, payroll support, and insurance documentation. The company is seeking someone proactive, accountable, and highly organized, with the ability to maintain accurate financial and employee records while supporting the daily administrative operations of a busy construction company. This is a long-term career opportunity with a financially stable and growing company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related fields (required)
Three-five years of professional experience in bookkeeping
Ability to pass a drug and criminal background check
Valid driver's license
Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and account reconciliation
Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to handle confidential employee and financial information
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify accounting discrepancies

Nice To Haves

Construction accounting or construction-office experience
HR and payroll experience preferred

Responsibilities

Print checks for vendors/subs
Check emails/respond as needed
Reconcile sub/vendor payments with contracts/statements
Pay monthly overhead bills, suppliers
Review job cost reports/payables to ensure correct posting to PO’s subcontracts, etc.
Post receivables/take deposits to bank/save to job folder
Invoicing for Specialized Projects, small jobs, feasibility/pre-con
Review AP invoice entry for posting
Track builders' risk on projects
Review/maintain company insurance documents and assist with information needed for renewals
Respond to annual insurance audits as required; oversee collection and retainment of subcontractor insurance certificates
Certified payroll for Davis Bacon projects as needed
Maintain vendors and customers in PT
Send check list to bank after printing checks
Review AR pay apps & post
AR collections
Respond to requests for financial documents, company information, etc.; vendor credit applications to open new accounts
Send reminders for PM’s to review/approve AP invoices and timesheets in PT
GA withholding monthly payment – PT PR report QS-10
Sales Tax monthly filing
Monthly Company Report
Biweekly Open Jobs Report
Weekly Cash Flow Report to owners – Monday
Create new jobs in Power Tools JCPM after receipt of signed client contract
Maintain WIP and financial statements
Review company credit card transactions and reconcile/post/pay statements
Job closeout in JCPM/accounting
Maintain health insurance employee deductions/cancellations/enrollments
Health insurance open enrollment
Link customers to jobs in accounting when setting up new jobs
Maintain employees in JCPM for job access, etc
ACH transactions to pay subcontractors
Training as needed for JCPM for new employees
Check bank account daily for ACH deposits, etc.
Review job budgets for proper item codes
Process biweekly payroll
Set up new employees in PR
Maintain HR files
Maintain company document retention/archiving of documents/scheduled purging
401k management/biweekly deposits/enrollment
Maintain vacation requests and deduct from PTO balance as necessary
Document employee increases/changes in PR system
Quarterly PR filings: UCT-6, Form 940 deposit; Form 941, GA WH
Annual PR filings: W-2’s, Form 940, 1099’s, 401k Form 5500
Assist with annual budget preparation; enter and maintain in PT accounting

Benefits

Annual FT salary of $60,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience
$100,000 or more following the successful completion of controller training and subsequent promotion
Bonus structure for satisfactory jobs (based on time, budget, and customer satisfaction)
Individual health insurance that is 70% employer-paid through Capital Health Plan (family can be added at additional cost)
Group rate vision and dental insurance
401k with 3% employer contribution whether you choose to contribute or not
Regular access to a financial consultant who explains portfolio adjustments and other options
Robust training programs in place for professional development
Required training and continuing education for job-specific licensing will be covered by the company
College courses and books for degrees/courses related to our industry (must meet minimum work hours requirement) will be covered by the company
A company culture that supports community involvement: paid volunteer hours, rotating employee selection of the company's quarterly giving, and owners who are passionately active within various local charities and initiatives