Bookkeeper

Aston Carter•Burr Ridge, IL

1d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Hiring for a Bookkeeper to join a wonderful company and team! Benefits + PTO Must Have Qualifications 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, with a strong preference for construction industry experience Must have proficiency in QuickBooks (desktop or online) Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll processing, and job costing. High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and comfort in collaborating with project managers, superintendents, and owners. Responsibilities Enter and code vendor invoices to jobs and cost codes in Accounts Payable (AP). Process payments through checks/ACH and handle vendor questions. Track W-9s, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), and subcontractor compliance. Prepare and send customer invoices and payment applications in Accounts Receivable (AR). Post customer payments and monitor aging accounts. Follow up on past-due invoices. Process weekly/biweekly payroll, review timesheets, and allocate hours by job/cost code. Maintain payroll records and support year-end reporting. Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks and perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations. Support job-cost tracking and basic month-end reporting. Keep digital files organized, including invoices, payment applications, and contracts. Work Environment This role is based in an informal, family-oriented office with a casual setting and no dress code. You will have your own desk and cubicle setup in a standard business center strip. The team consists of 28 employees, with about half working outside the office. The work schedule is flexible, allowing you to start as early as 6:00 AM or as late as 9:00 AM, as long as you complete an 8-hour day and fulfill your responsibilities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willowbrook, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Willowbrook,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

Requirements

5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, with a strong preference for construction industry experience
Must have proficiency in QuickBooks (desktop or online)
Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll processing, and job costing.
High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and comfort in collaborating with project managers, superintendents, and owners.

Responsibilities

Enter and code vendor invoices to jobs and cost codes in Accounts Payable (AP).
Process payments through checks/ACH and handle vendor questions.
Track W-9s, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), and subcontractor compliance.
Prepare and send customer invoices and payment applications in Accounts Receivable (AR).
Post customer payments and monitor aging accounts.
Follow up on past-due invoices.
Process weekly/biweekly payroll, review timesheets, and allocate hours by job/cost code.
Maintain payroll records and support year-end reporting.
Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks and perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
Support job-cost tracking and basic month-end reporting.
Keep digital files organized, including invoices, payment applications, and contracts.