Commercial Bookkeeper

Who we are.

Berks Construction Group is a National General Contractor with Offices in PA, NJ, OH and opening soon in MD & MA. We work consistently in the following business sectors: Retail, Automotive, Big Box Retail, Restaurants, Entertainment, Medical Offices, Fitness, Health and Wellness, Dental, Urgent Care Facilities etc.

Why Berks Construction?

5 REASONS WHY TO CONTACT US ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY.

1. Employees First: It’s simple, we believe our employees are the most important asset we have. Our “Employees & Families First” culture trickles down to creating satisfied customers. Our employees know they are taken care of so therefore each employee makes sure they take care of each customer.
2. Repeat Business: 70% of our business is “Repeat Business”. This means that Berks Construction knows how to create & maintain good relationships. We understand that by creating and maintaining good relationships with our Customers and Employees helps solidify our consistent “Repeat Business” pipeline of work.
3. We always have a lot of work. During Covid, when other companies were laying off, Berks Construction Group doubled its workforce. Our history has been that when the economy gets slow, Berks Construction Group doubles down on marketing and estimating to maintain steady growth even in a slower economy.
4. Our Benefits: Our benefits are first class. Top rated health insurance, dental, Vison, paid life insurance. From 8%/4% 401k matching to Employer paid disability.
5. We Pay More: We pay you what you deserve to be paid. Too many employers only pay their employees what they think they have to pay, not what they deserve to be paid. We know by taking take of our employees and their families results in higher job performance which results in repeat business with our customers!!

Who we are seeking….

Berks Construction Group is seeking a meticulous and organized individual to join our team as a Full Charge Construction Bookkeeper. This person will be responsible for managing various financial tasks including but not limited to: Work in Progress Schedule on a % complete basis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries and more. This role requires great attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, have an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to work with a high-performance team. Have a positive attitude with the energy to fulfill all job responsibilities with integrity and excellence. Must possess a strong work ethic.

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Full-Charge Bookkeeper for a Commercial General Contractor
• 5+ years’ experience working with “Work in Progress” (WIP Schedule) their creation and management on a % complete basis to determine cost in excess of billings or Billings in excess of costs.
• 5+ years’ experience of job-related duties and experience working with (GAAP) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, double-entry bookkeeping, and be able to read the chart of accounts. They should also be able to make journal entries and take a trial balance.
• 10+ years’ experience working with General Ledger
• 10+ years’ experience performing work with construction job costing transactions, customer milestone payments and cashflow projections.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other departments to ensure that financial information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Oversee all bank deposits, petty cash accounts, credit card accounts, and lines of credit.
• Management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: Manage the processing of payments of invoices and compare billing statements for accuracy.
• Run Reports Budget vs Actual Monthly overheads costs to keep monthly costs within budget.
• Complete: Bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, cash flow, financial statement preparation, audit, full cycle A/P, and payroll
• Journal entry posting and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Complete the Monthly Closing of the financial books for the accountants review including closing of the various subledgers i.e. accounts payable, accounts receivable & running of various required month end reports: P&L, Balance Sheet, Open AR as of Month End, Cashflow Statements, WIP Schedule Over & Under billings review, reports showing all bank accounts are reconciled.
• General Office Duties: Assisting with administrative tasks as needed.
• Run trial balances reports to ensure general ledger accounts are in balance. During this process, employee will review and request that they can perform certain journal entries to correct any discrepancies they find in the trial balances.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in accounting software, i.e. Sage Accounting Software, Foundation, or other accounting software other than QuickBooks.
• Exceptional Skillset in MS Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft software
• Extensive-Advanced excel capabilities: Advanced formulas and functions e.g., VLOOKUP, Creating and using Pivot tables, Understanding, Creating, and using the AutoFilter feature, PivotTables, Conditional Formatting, OFFSET, Making use of the Formula tab and Functions library.

· Experience with Procore a plus.

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles with a General Contractor using Working in Progress on a Percentage complete basis and interpreting “Cost in excess of Billings” and “Billings in excess of Costs” on a WIP Schedule
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Yearly Bonuses
• Laptop with a Hotspot
• Vehicle Allowance
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Paid Vacation,
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available for employee and family
• Employer paid Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability Insurance Available
• 401K with company match
• Career Path Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Training opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with Berks Construction Group, LLC. At BCG, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that BCG's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

BCG does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Berks Construction Group, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identify sexual orientation or protected veteran status.