Full Charge Bookkeeper

Full Charge Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a business in Charlotte, North Carolina. This long-term contract position will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and provide reliable reporting that supports project and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong Quick Books experience, a solid grasp of full-cycle bookkeeping, and the ability to manage both routine transactions and month-end accounting activities with precision.

This is a part-time position only.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting records in Quick Books Desktop and Online, keeping transactions accurately coded within the established chart of accounts.
• Record and review journal entries related to accruals, deferrals, account adjustments, and other correcting entries while preserving thorough supporting documentation.
• Handle the accounts payable process by reviewing vendor bills, matching documentation to purchase orders and job-related costs, and maintaining an up-to-date aging schedule.
• Oversee accounts receivable activities by issuing and tracking customer invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and supporting retainage administration for construction projects.
• Complete monthly reconciliations for operating and payroll bank accounts and maintain accuracy across cash records and related balances.
• Review payroll summaries for proper general ledger posting, reconcile payroll tax obligations, and assist with quarterly payroll tax reporting.
• Assign expenses to the appropriate jobs, track labor, materials, and subcontractor charges across active projects, and support job-level profit and loss reporting.
• Prepare a weekly cash position update that summarizes receivables, payables, bank balances, and short-term cash needs for leadership review.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and trial balances on both cash and accrual bases.
• Maintain organized digital financial files, including invoices, receipts, bank records, and reporting documents, and support year-end audit readiness.