Bookkeeper
Grasonville, MD - USA
Job Summary
Abacus Solutions Group is looking to hire a Bookkeeper in the Grasonville area.
Position Overview:
The Bookkeeper supports the financial operations across all active projects and entities. This role is responsible for accurate financial recording billing accounts payable and job cost tracking providing the timely reliable data that allows leadership to manage profitability and cash flow effectively.
This position does not make financial policy decisions or approve budgets. It plays a critical operational role in ensuring every dollar in and out is recorded accurately coded to the correct project and cost category and reported clearly to the General Managers and Project Managers.
Core Responsibilities:
Financial Recording & Accuracy
Enter and code all vendor and subcontractor invoices accurately by project division and cost category to support actual-vs-estimate reporting
Maintain accurate job cost records for ongoing budget tracking and post-project analysis
Support the creation and maintenance of actual-vs-estimate reports used to monitor project performance
Ensure all expenses are recorded in the correct entity
Support the monthly job cost review process with Project Managers and General Managers
Billing Invoicing & Collections
Prepare and issue all client invoices and progress billings in a timely and consistent manner
Ensure deposits progress billings and final invoices are issued according to contract terms
Track outstanding receivables and communicate proactively with General Managers regarding overdue balances
Coordinate with Project Managers on billing schedules draw documentation and required backup
Coordinate draw requests with construction lenders and banks including preparing required documentation and tracking draw approvals and funding
Follow up with clients on outstanding payments for change orders and draw billings communicating professionally and escalating to General Managers as needed
Accounts Payable & Vendor Coordination
Process all vendor invoices and subcontractor bills promptly and accurately
Verify invoices match approved purchase orders and scopes of work before processing payment
Coordinate payment schedules with the General Managers
Maintain organized up-to-date vendor and subcontractor records across all entities
Administrative & Office Support
Manage filing systems administrative records and document organization
Support onboarding documentation and personnel file maintenance
Serve as internal administrative support for Project Managers and General Managers
Maintain organized project files and records across all three entities
Process payroll accurately and on time across all entities ensuring correct employee classifications hours and deductions
Monitor and maintain all business licenses ensuring renewals are completed on time across all company entities
Track and renew all company vehicle insurance policies and vehicle registrations maintaining up-to-date records for the fleet
Prepare and file all 1099s annually for subcontractors and vendors ensuring compliance with IRS requirements and timely distribution
Manage office supply ordering and general office procurement maintaining adequate inventory and processing purchases in a timely manner
Financial Reporting Support
Prepare financial summaries and reports for General Manager review
Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes
Assist with audit preparation and compliance documentation as needed
Support accurate management of QuickBooks data across all company entities
Assist in the ongoing evaluation and upgrade of accounting platforms as the company grows
Qualifications:
10 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience construction or project-based industry strongly preferred
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required); experience with multi-entity accounting a plus
Strong working knowledge of accounts payable accounts receivable and job costing
Proven experience with construction draw billing progress billings and contract-based invoicing
Familiarity with construction management systems and project cost coding workflows
Comfortable working closely with an outside accounting firm/CPA including sharing reports providing documentation and supporting year-end and audit processes
High attention to detail this role directly impacts project profitability reporting across multiple entities
Ability to manage multiple projects companies and cost codes simultaneously
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (Excel or Sheets required)
Preferred
Direct experience in residential construction home building or design-build
Experience working across multiple company entities or divisions
Associates degree or higher in Accounting Finance or related field