Description We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee core financial activities for a construction-focused business in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate reporting, supporting project-level financial visibility, and helping leadership make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial operations organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including payables, receivables, and financial tracking tied to active projects.
• Coordinate monthly and annual close activities, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost reports that provide insight into project and company performance.
• Review invoices, purchase documentation, lien waivers, and cost allocations to confirm proper coding and approval.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet items to maintain reliable financial records.
• Analyze job performance data and present practical financial observations to company leadership for decision-making.
• Maintain well-organized documentation that supports compliance, audit readiness, and internal reporting standards.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to improve financial transparency across construction jobs.
• Support payroll processing and subcontractor compliance activities while helping refine internal controls and accounting workflows. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience in accounting roles with responsibility for month-end close, general ledger activity, and journal entries.
• Knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, or project-based finance environments is strongly preferred.
• Ability to complete account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Sage, or similar financial systems.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in handling multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

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