Accounting Clerk​/Bookkeeper

Position: Accounting Clerk / Bookkeeper

Compensation $65,000.00 - $85,000.00/year

Job Description

🚧 Keep the Books Behind the Builds – Join a Leading Civil Construction Team as an Accounting Clerk / Bookkeeper! 🚧

Position Title: Accounting Clerk / Bookkeeper
Pay Range: $65,000 – $85,000 per year (based on experience)
Industry: Civil Construction / Utilities / Sitework
Location: Dedham, MA (In-Office Position)

Job Overview

A well-established civil construction contractor specializing in public water and sewer infrastructure projects is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk / Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations. This role is essential to maintaining accurate payroll, billing, and accounts payable processes for prevailing wage projects throughout Massachusetts.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, experienced in construction accounting, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. If you take pride in precision, organization, and keeping financial operations running smoothly behind large-scale infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity.

Who We Are

We are a family-run civil construction contractor focused on municipal and government-funded water and sewer utility projects throughout Massachusetts. Our reputation is built on accountability, quality workmanship, and strong relationships with public agencies.

While our projects are large in scale, our culture remains close-knit and team-focused. Employees work directly with leadership, contributions are recognized, and long-term stability is a priority. Our office team plays a critical role in ensuring field operations run efficiently and compliantly—especially on prevailing wage public works projects.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly payroll, including prevailing wage compliance and certified payroll reporting

Manage accounts payable, including vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and job cost coding

Generate and manage customer billing, including progress billings for public works projects

Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and general ledger accounts

Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with company and regulatory standards

Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures

Support project managers with cost tracking and documentation

Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems

Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal staff regarding payment inquiries

Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all financial data

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping

Proven experience in payroll processing, billing, and accounts payable

Experience with construction accounting strongly preferred

Proficiency in CF Data software (required)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required)

Strong understanding of prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting preferred

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with field and office teams

Competitive salary based on experience

Weekly pay cycle

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave)

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Direct access to company leadership

Opportunity to grow within a well-established construction firm

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Monday to Friday

Standard business hours (occasional flexibility during payroll processing periods)

Work Location

Office based in Dedham, MA

This is an in-person position (not remote)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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