Full Charge Bookkeeper (Construction Industry)


Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM


Direct Hire 85K starting, with opportunities for growth!

Location: Poway, CA



We are seeking a knowledgeable Full Charge Bookkeeper with construction industry experience to join an employee owned construction company with great benefits. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, payroll processing, accounts payable, and month-end close activities.




Billing & Accounts Receivable



• Prepare and manage progress billings, including AIA billings (G702/G703)


• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing in accordance with contract terms


• Monitor accounts receivable aging and monitor - oversee collection efforts


• Reconcile customer accounts at month-end and year-end





Accounts Payable & Cost Management



• Review and process subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and project-related expenses


• Ensure all costs are accurately coded and allocated to the appropriate jobs


• Track subcontractor compliance, including insurance and bonding documentation


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all project costs



Payroll & Labor Costing


• Ensure labor hours are accurately recorded and allocated to the correct projects


• Support payroll processes related to job costing


• Assist with prevailing wage compliance where applicable





Reporting & Financial Analysis



• Partner with Accounting Supervisor, project managers and operations teams to monitor project financial performance


• Analyze project costs, identifying variances.


• Prepare regular financial reports, including cost analysis and profitability insights


• Identify risks or discrepancies and recommend corrective actions




Compliance & Process Improvement



• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and contract requirements


• Maintain organized documentation to support audits and financial reviews


• Participate in process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability


• Support internal controls related to project accounting and financial reporting



Qualifications:


Full charge bookkeeping experience within the construction industry and subcontractor experience required

QuickBooks Desktop accounting experience, required

Procure, Textura, Billing/Releases, ADP for payroll a plus

Labor compliance and union payroll experience are a plus but not required


Union environment experience preferred but not mandatory

Bilingual in Spanish, a plus



We are not seeking a CPA or accounting expert, but rather a hands-on bookkeeping professional who can confidently manage daily accounting operations and month-end processes.  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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