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Robert Half has partnered with a long-standing privately-owned business in their search of a Bookkeeper / Office Manager. Reporting to the Owner, you will handle all accounting and office responsibilities for the HVAC/Mechanical contracting business. They have a number of union employees in the field as well so there will be certified payroll forms to complete. Their current office manager is moving out of state after 9 years here but she will stay on to train the new-hire until you're up and running!
Job Responsibility
Administer weekly payroll for office staff and union field employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and related tax filings are processed accurately and on schedule
Prepare project-specific certified payroll reports and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and union reporting requirements
Manage core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations
Perform month-end close activities, track job costs, reconcile project-related financial records, and support accurate financial reporting
Coordinate recurring compliance submissions such as quarterly tax filings, paid leave reporting, union remittances, and insurance program documentation for active projects
Lead annual accounting and administrative processes including year-end close, revenue reconciliation, W-2s, 1099s, 1095s, sales and use tax filings, and unemployment tax reporting
Oversee employee-related administrative activities such as onboarding for new team members, bonus and profit-sharing processing, retirement plan administration, and responses to benefits or policy questions
Supervise the remote accounts payable assistant and collaborate closely with company leadership, project managers, construction managers, and subcontractors to support operational and bidding needs
Assist with prequalification packages, bid document preparation, and collection of financial or compliance information required for project submissions
Requirements
Proven experience as a Full Charge Bookkeeper with responsibility for end-to-end accounting functions
Background in the construction industry with strong understanding of construction accounting practices and job costing
Hands-on experience processing certified payroll and managing payroll for both office employees and union workforces
Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close procedures
Familiarity with compliance reporting including payroll tax filings, quarterly returns, sales and use tax, and year-end forms such as W-2s and 1099s
Experience supporting benefits administration, retirement contributions, and employee onboarding activities
Ability to coordinate effectively with executives, project teams, construction managers, and external partners while managing multiple deadlines