Bookkeeper

About This Role

This bookkeeping role supports the CFO with day-to-day financial operations, focusing on maintaining clean books and organized files. It suits a detail-oriented individual who enjoys hands-on work with financial records for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO with accounts payable and receivable in QuickBooks, including entering vendor invoices
• Perform accurate data entry of financial transactions in QuickBooks
• Help prepare invoices, billing, and vendor payments for review and approval
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers for our construction projects
• Reconcile company credit card statements and match charges to receipts
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts
• Assist with payroll processing and tax documentation as needed
• Help collect and track subcontractor and vendor compliance documents, including certificates of insurance (COIs) and W-9s
• Monitor COI expiration dates and request renewals before coverage lapses
• Confirm subcontractors have current documentation on file before work begins or payments are released
• Keep project files organized and up to date
• Assist the CFO with special projects and administrative tasks as needed

Requirements

• 1+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Procore
• Comfort with Excel
• High attention to detail and the habit of double-checking your work
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, subcontractors, and project managers
• Discretion with confidential financial information

Nice to have:

• Experience in construction bookkeeping or administration
• Experience with Procore
• Familiarity with insurance certificates, additional insured requirements, and subcontractor compliance
• An associate’s degree or coursework in accounting

About the Company

Since 1998, Nelson Group has been a leader in real estate development in and around Massachusetts, focusing on creating high-quality homes. The company initially provided general contracting services and has focused exclusively on real estate development since 2010, building strong relationships with subcontractors across the Boston area.