We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a construction contractor in Capitol Heights, Maryland. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing high-volume transactional work, maintaining accurate records, and keeping project-related expenses organized. The role requires strong bookkeeping judgment, careful invoice handling, and the ability to track costs against project activity with consistency and accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices for materials, office purchases, subscriptions, and other operational expenses while maintaining organized supporting documentation.
• Gather and review credit card receipts, itemize charges, and record expenses accurately across multiple accounts and cardholders.
• Apply cost codes and align purchases with the correct project numbers to support job costing and expense tracking.
• Reconcile bank activity, monthly statements, and approximately 30 credit card accounts to ensure complete and accurate financial records.
• Scan, enter, and maintain financial documents within the accounting system for easy retrieval and audit readiness.
• Prepare expense reports, route charges for approval, and organize records in spreadsheets for clear project-based reporting.
• Enter employee timesheet information and assist with maintaining accurate payroll-related records as needed.
• Help organize invoice files and support year-end close activities, including resolving backlogged documentation and incomplete records.• Proven bookkeeping experience in a permanent, 40-hour-per-week role.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and confidence using accounting systems for day-to-day transaction processing.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger support activities.
• Strong background in reconciliations, including bank accounts and high-volume credit card statement review.
• Familiarity with project numbers, cost coding, and job costing within a construction or contractor environment.
• Ability to manage detailed financial records, spreadsheets, and scanned documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize recurring deadlines while handling a large volume of transactions.