Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper to support accounting activities for a construction-focused organization in St Petersburg, Florida. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, onsite environment, enjoys maintaining orderly financial records, and can manage work across multiple entities with accuracy. The position offers a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week with consistent hours and flexibility, including required onsite availability on Thursdays and Fridays. There is strong potential for this to offer full-time hours over the next year.
Responsibilities:
- Manage invoice processing and coordinate electronic payments through QuickBooks Desktop while keeping payables current and accurate.
- Reconcile credit card activity, including American Express statements, and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.
- Apply proper cost codes to vendor bills and business expenses so transactions are recorded to the correct projects and entities.
- Enter payroll-related information into the accounting system and verify entries for completeness and precision.
- Maintain bookkeeping records for multiple active companies, ensuring expenses and transactions are assigned appropriately across each entity.
- Perform account reconciliations and support the ongoing accuracy of ledgers, balances, and supporting documentation.
- Organize financial files and accounting records to improve day-to-day accessibility and audit readiness.
- Provide assistance with additional accounting and administrative tasks as business needs evolve.
- At least 2 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting support roles.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop is required.
- Practical experience with accounts payable, bank or account reconciliations, payroll entry, and cost coding.
- High level of accuracy with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities independently in a small office setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Background in construction-related bookkeeping is helpful, though not mandatory.