BOOKKEEPER – (SOUTH ELGIN, IL)

Schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday–Friday
Pay Range: $20–$27 per hour (flexible based on experience)

ABOUT US

A trusted, locally rooted accounting firm specializing in construction-centered bookkeeping. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper, ideally with prior construction field experience, to join our collaborative team in South Elgin.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Construction field experience is a plus—understanding on-site operations, workflows, and job structures adds real value to your bookkeeping insights Delson Talent ConsultingLamwork
• 2–5 years of bookkeeping experience in construction or related fields
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Desktop/Online); familiarity with construction accounting tools or ERPs
• Strong grasp of job costing, retainage, and project-specific billing practices
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and general ledger navigation
• High school diploma required; Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field preferred
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
  Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In perso

• Handle full-cycle bookkeeping: accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and bank reconciliations
• Manage job costing: track labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses; assign cost codes for precise tracking
• Oversee progress billing including AIA forms and retainage tracking per standard construction practices Reddit
• Process payroll—accounting for labor burden, prevailing wages, or union obligations if applicable
• Collaborate with project managers on job budgets, change orders, and cost tracking
• Prepare essential financial reports (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, WIP)
• Support tax documentation, lien waivers, and external audit-related tasks
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation for financial and construction-specific needs