Construction Bookkeeper (Part-Time to Start)

United Electrical Contractors is a growing electrical contractor specializing in residential, commercial, municipal, and standby generator installations throughout Rhode Island.

We're looking for an organized, dependable individual to manage our billing, payroll, and day-to-day accounting functions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, customer invoices are sent promptly, and the financial side of our projects stays organized.

Construction experience and QuickBooks knowledge are highly preferred.

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for processing payroll, preparing customer invoices, managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment where priorities can change throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and review employee timecards
• Allocate labor hours to the correct jobs for accurate job costing
• Prepare and send customer invoices
• Track outstanding invoices and follow up on past-due accounts
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Enter vendor bills and job-related expenses into QuickBooks
• Maintain accurate job cost records
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements
• Assist with monthly financial reporting
• Coordinate with the company's CPA and payroll providers
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist with general office administration as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Construction accounting experience preferred
• Strong QuickBooks experience required
• Experience processing payroll
• Experience with customer billing and collections
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Professional handling of confidential financial information

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys keeping things organized
• Takes ownership of their responsibilities
• Communicates well with customers, vendors, and employees
• Can identify problems and help improve office procedures
• Wants to become an important part of a growing company

Compensation & Schedule

• Part-time, 20–30 hours per week
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time position

Why Join United Electrical Contractors?

• Established electrical contractor with a growing customer base
• Year-round residential, commercial, and municipal work
• Family-oriented company
• Opportunity to help build and improve office operations
• Long-term career opportunity with room for growth

United Electrical Contractors, LLC
Committed to Integrity and Excellence in Every Project.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.48 - $30.68 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have bookkeeping experience specifically in the construction industry?
• Have you used QuickBooks to track job costs by project?
• Have you applied customer payments to invoices within QuickBooks?
• How often did you reconcile bank and credit card accounts in your previous role?
• Have you allocated payroll costs to specific jobs or projects?
• Have you managed Accounts Receivable aging and followed up on overdue balances?
• Have you ever cleaned up or reorganized messy books in QuickBooks?
• Which accounting software have you used extensively?
• Briefly describe how you would track labor and material costs for a construction project in QuickBooks.

Experience:

• Quickbooks: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $31