Bookkeeper

Wylander, a recruiting company for the construction industry, is recruiting a Bookkeeper for a full-service Construction Services company located in Bolingbrook, IL.

• Salary: $60k-$75k (DOE)
• Eligible for Bonus
• PTO/Paid Holidays

The Bookkeeping Assistant is responsible for performing the day-to-day bookkeeping functions for our Reconstruction division. This role involves working closely with, and reporting to, the Financial Manager to complete day-to-day bookkeeping transactions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of ensuring that our day-to-day bookkeeping functions run smoothly and efficiently.

This person should be a self-starter, with excellent Quick Books Enterprise Solutions, including Merchant Services, and excellent Excel skills for handling financial data as well as a person who is comfortable in a Construction environment.

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies per the Financial Manager.
• Report to the Financial Manager to effectively complete bookkeeping tasks
• Work closely with project managers to book subcontractor invoices
• Accurately invoice customers and process accounts receivable
• Accurately calculate customer payment splits to Job Savings/Year End Savings
• Issue subcontractor payments on Thursdays, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Accurately calculate payments for subcontractor bills from Job Savings
• Accurately keep track of Line of Credit draws for subcontractor payments
• Accurately keep track of Line of Credit paybacks
• Prepare financial reports for the project managers, Financial Manager and Owners
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all financial transactions.
• Complete monthly checking account reconciliations
• Send payment links to customers
• Send payment receipts to customers
• Take payments from customers over the phone

• 5+ years of full charge bookkeeping experience and/or construction experience required
• An associates degree or higher is a plus
• Proficient in Quick Books
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Expert knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles
• Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of the key drivers of profitability, including experience providing analysis with actionable steps for operations
• Strong computer skills
• Proven strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work independently