Accountant/Bookkeeper

Position: Accountant/Bookkeeper

Location: Princeton, NJ (Onsite, Full-Time)

Industry: Construction

About the Role:

A growing construction firm based in Princeton, NJ is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to oversee accounting operations across multiple entities. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely reporting to management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and be skilled at managing multiple sets of books simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records using QuickBooks for multiple legal entities.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and allocations.
• Maintain and standardize chart of accounts and coding across entities.
• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable: enter vendor bills and process payments.
• Handle accounts receivable: create invoices and post payments.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and post monthly adjusting and closing entries.
• Provide weekly payroll information (hours, new hires, rate changes, time-off) to third-party payroll provider.
• Communicate with internal staff to gather payroll data as needed.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Track costs and reconcile intercompany transactions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (required).
• Experience managing multiple entities and intercompany transactions.
• Prior experience collaborating with outsourced CPA firms or auditors.
• Familiarity with job costing in a construction environment.