Construction bookkeeper

Company Description Sterling Financial Outsourcing provides specialized bookkeeping services for construction companies and trade contractors, including general contractors, builders, heavy civil firms, and specialty trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and excavation. The company focuses on construction-specific accounting needs, with job costing, subcontractor payments, payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, and monthly reporting integrated into its workflows. Sterling delivers full-charge bookkeeping through QuickBooks Online, offering clear financial reports, predictable monthly pricing, and a dedicated point of contact who understands each client’s business. By cleaning up books and closing each month on schedule, Sterling helps construction owners spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on profitable projects. The company’s mission is to give contractors financial clarity and support so they can make better decisions, stay organized, and reclaim their time.

Role Description The Construction Bookkeeper will support multiple construction and trade contracting clients by managing day-to-day accounting activities in a remote, contract role. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate general ledgers, performing job costing, processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, and managing subcontractor payments and compliance documentation. The role involves preparing and posting payroll data, recording bank and credit card transactions, performing regular reconciliations, and ensuring that financial records are up to date in QuickBooks Online. The Construction Bookkeeper will prepare monthly financial reports, assist with budget tracking, communicate with clients regarding outstanding items, and follow standardized workflows to meet deadlines. This role requires proactive communication, attention to detail, and consistent adherence to construction accounting best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong construction accounting skills, including experience with job costing, subcontractor billing, and project-based reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and related cloud-based bookkeeping tools, including bank feeds, rules, and reconciliations.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll data entry, and vendor compliance (e.g., W-9s, lien waivers, insurance certificates).
• Ability to produce accurate monthly financial statements, track budgets versus actuals, and interpret financial data for non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple client accounts remotely.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including professional client interaction and documentation of processes and decisions.
• Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience in construction or trade contracting environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with job management or project management systems used by contractors is a plus.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and reliability when handling financial information.
• Relevant education or certification in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping (such as a bookkeeping certificate or