Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

• Maintain the company's general ledger, books, records, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in preparing interim and year-end financial statements.
• Audit transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and correct posting.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of company assets and financial transactions.
• Assist with relationships and reporting requirements for banks and lending institutions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Perform and maintain accounting functions within Sage 100 Contractor.
• Review transactions and accounting entries for accuracy.
• Maintain appropriate Sage security, user permissions, and accounting controls.
• Troubleshoot accounting and payroll posting issues.
• Maintain accurate job, payroll, vendor, customer, and general ledger information.

• Process payroll, including checks and direct deposits.
• Set up and maintain payroll calculations, deductions, and employee information.
• Create and maintain union codes, wage rates, and fringe benefit calculations.
• Prepare, verify, pay, and submit union reports.
• Calculate, pay, and submit federal and state payroll taxes.
• Maintain vacation and sick-time balances.
• Review time and attendance records for payroll processing.
• Assist with certified payroll and prevailing-wage requirements as applicable.

• Coordinate and respond to external audits, including union, insurance, state, payroll, and other regulatory audits.
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance.
• Complete state registrations, renewals, and required filings.
• Prepare Statement of Experience and contractor prequalification applications for state and public agencies.
• Maintain supporting documentation required for government and regulatory filings.

• Review and maintain accounts receivable records.
• Process invoice corrections, credits, and voids when required.
• Review and process customer credit applications.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and electronic records.
• Assist management with financial reports and accounting information as requested.

• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Sage 100 Contractor experience strongly preferred.
• Experience processing payroll required.
• Union construction payroll and reporting experience is a major plus.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage and certified payroll is a plus.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with external auditors is preferred.
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information.

• Accounting/Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
• Construction Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Sage 100 Contractor: 2 years (Preferred)
• Union Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• On-the-job training
• Retirement plan

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.