We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in Bedford Park, Illinois, on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. This role is integral to our daily operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, managing administrative tasks, and providing support to project management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in construction-specific accounting, QuickBooks Desktop, and union payroll processes, contributing to the success of our growing team. Responsibilities:• Handle weekly payroll processing for approximately 45 employees, including managing payroll liabilities for child support, 401(k) contributions, and insurance.• Oversee accounts payable, determining payment schedules and generating checks, while ensuring accuracy in all transactions.• Generate client invoices, sworn statements, and lien waivers by collaborating with project managers to assess work progress and completion percentages.• Manage certified payroll submissions to clients and track accounts receivable, pursuing overdue invoices as needed.• Coordinate monthly payments for union benefits, including health and welfare, dues, and pension liabilities.• Reconcile bank accounts by verifying transactions and ensuring accuracy in financial records.• Prepare payroll reports for annual insurance and union audits, as well as year-end accounting activities.• Support employee onboarding by organizing job applications, W-4s, I-9s, direct deposit setups, and union affiliations.• Collaborate with external accounting firms to provide year-end financial data and assist with audits.• Maintain organized records for financial activities, including fixed asset purchases and union liabilities. The salary range for this position is $28/hr. to $30/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction accounting, with proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop. • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. • Strong knowledge of general ledger processes, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), payroll, and job costing. • Experience with certified payroll processes and union benefit reporting. • Understanding of payout request procedures, including sworn statements and lien waivers. • Prior experience working with self-performing contractors, ideally in sewer and water construction. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and contribute to team success.

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Bedford Park, IL
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
28.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in Bedford Park, Illinois, on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. This role is integral to our daily operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, managing administrative tasks, and providing support to project management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in construction-specific accounting, QuickBooks Desktop, and union payroll processes, contributing to the success of our growing team. Responsibilities:• Handle weekly payroll processing for approximately 45 employees, including managing payroll liabilities for child support, 401(k) contributions, and insurance.• Oversee accounts payable, determining payment schedules and generating checks, while ensuring accuracy in all transactions.• Generate client invoices, sworn statements, and lien waivers by collaborating with project managers to assess work progress and completion percentages.• Manage certified payroll submissions to clients and track accounts receivable, pursuing overdue invoices as needed.• Coordinate monthly payments for union benefits, including health and welfare, dues, and pension liabilities.• Reconcile bank accounts by verifying transactions and ensuring accuracy in financial records.• Prepare payroll reports for annual insurance and union audits, as well as year-end accounting activities.• Support employee onboarding by organizing job applications, W-4s, I-9s, direct deposit setups, and union affiliations.• Collaborate with external accounting firms to provide year-end financial data and assist with audits.• Maintain organized records for financial activities, including fixed asset purchases and union liabilities. The salary range for this position is $28/hr. to $30/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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