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Robert Half

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United States , Calumet Park

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Finance

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Contract Type:
Contract work

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Salary:

23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-focused Bookkeeper to support financial operations for a growing construction organization in Calumet Park, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in keeping accounting records accurate, supporting month-end activities, and helping leadership maintain visibility into project and company financial performance. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Controller while managing core bookkeeping functions across payables, receivables, reconciliations, reporting, and job cost tracking.

Job Responsibility:

  • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transaction coding, preparing journal entries, and correcting discrepancies to preserve accurate financial records
  • Monitor job cost activity by entering budgets and cost codes, reviewing charges against the proper projects, and processing updates or adjustments when needed
  • Produce and evaluate job costing and budget-to-actual reports to help department and business leaders understand financial performance
  • Support month-end close by confirming that project costs and billing are fully recorded, preparing accruals, and completing related accounting entries
  • Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis and investigate variances to ensure balances are complete and accurate
  • Organize and maintain financial records, documentation files, and accounting procedures so information remains accessible, compliant, and current
  • Assist with customer prequalification portal updates and maintain external business reporting records, including vendor payment history and related account information
  • Partner with software providers and internal stakeholders to improve financial reporting capabilities and reduce reliance on manual tracking processes
  • Handle sensitive company and financial information with discretion while supporting administrative accounting needs as assigned

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within construction or contractor environments
  • Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and core bookkeeping practices
  • Experience with job costing, general ledger activity, and month-end close processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, along with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or Foundation Software
  • Foundation experience is preferred
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to apply sound judgment when reviewing financial data
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a detail-oriented approach to working across different levels of an organization
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, along with union accounting experience as a plus

Nice to have:

  • Foundation experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Union accounting experience
What we offer:
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training
  • Access to top jobs
  • Competitive compensation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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