Bookkeeper – Project Support

GovFirst • Hampton, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GovFirst is seeking to hire a Bookkeeper (Project Support) to join our team and provide financial and administrative support in Hampton, VA.

The successful candidate will complete several tasks. This is to be accomplished on a routine basis as outlined in the following responsibilities:

Requirements

• 2+ years of bookkeeping, payroll, or accounting support experience (government or construction project experience a plus).
• Strong skills in data entry, reconciliation, and cost reporting.
• Familiarity with Claris FileMaker, payroll systems, or similar databases preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders (corporate, subcontractors, client).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required)

Nice To Haves

• government or construction project experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, data science or related fields (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support new hire onboarding by entering and maintaining personnel records, access badge info, photos, and payroll data in the project database (Claris FileMaker).
• Collect and enter personnel timesheets from multiple worksites and subcontractors; validate against supervisor reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage labor charge codes in the payroll system; coordinate updates with clients, subcontractors, and the corporate office.
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly project invoices by assembling personnel, subcontractor, equipment, and other direct costs.
• Develop and run custom reports from the project database for compliance, billing, and management review.
• Track and report safety metrics and assist with project compliance of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain calendars for payroll, billing, and holidays to ensure accuracy.
• Contribute to overall project success by supporting management goals and administrative initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees