Bookkeeper

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a well-established multi-job electrical contracting organization in Staten Island who is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations onsite. The right candidate brings construction accounting background and handles payroll, job-cost budgeting, and bank deposits with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & accounts

• Maintain general ledger and process AP/AR across multiple active job sites
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards; prepare and process deposits
• Manage lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and subcontractor compliance documents

Payroll

• Run weekly or biweekly payroll for field crews and office staff
• Handle multi-rate and union pay structures; manage certified payroll where required
• File payroll tax deposits and quarterly/annual returns (941, 940, NYS-45)

Budgeting & job costing

• Set up and track job-cost budgets; flag variances for project managers
• Prepare monthly WIP schedules and project-level financial summaries
• Assist with annual budget preparation and cash flow forecasting

Reporting

• Generate monthly income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Maintain organized records for year-end reviews and CPA engagements

Qualifications:

Required

• 3 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally at least two in a construction or trade environment
• End-to-end payroll processing experience, including tax filings
• Hands-on job-cost budgeting and WIP reporting
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Desktop or Online)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines accurately

Preferred

• Electrical or mechanical contracting background
• Union payroll and New York State prevailing wage experience
• Familiarity with Procore, Jonas, or Foundation
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

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