Bookkeeper

About the Company

Bookkeeper – Civil & Earthwork Contractor

A well-established civil and earthwork contractor based in Rockville, MD is looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team. This is a hands-on role within a busy construction environment where accuracy, reliability, and a working knowledge of contractor financials will be highly valued. If you thrive in a fast-paced, trade-focused setting and take pride in keeping the numbers tight, this could be a great fit.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role within a busy construction environment where accuracy, reliability, and a working knowledge of contractor financials will be highly valued. If you thrive in a fast-paced, trade-focused setting and take pride in keeping the numbers tight, this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance
• Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule using QuickBooks Payroll
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a regular basis
• Track subcontractor and vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments
• Assist with job costing and project-level financial tracking in support of field operations
• Prepare and organize financial records for monthly and year-end reporting
• Liaise with external accountants or CPA as needed during tax season or audits
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial files in compliance with company procedures

Qualifications

• Three to five years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within a construction or trades environment

Required Skills

What we are looking for:

• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Payroll is required
• Background in payroll processing and accounts payable is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently in a small to mid-sized company setting

Preferred Skills

• Background in payroll processing and accounts payable is strongly preferred

Pay range and compensation package

• Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you're a dependable, numbers-driven professional ready to bring your bookkeeping expertise to a grounded and growing contractor, we'd love to hear from you — apply today.