Bookkeeper/Accountant

$52,000 - $58,240/Yr

Pacific Horizon Builders - Norco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Norco, CA

About the position

Pacific Horizon Builders is seeking a Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Accountant to join our team in Norco, CA. As a homebuilder located in the Inland Empire, we require an experienced accountant who will be responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping and the preparation of monthly financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly in the construction industry, and will be adept at managing various financial tasks with precision and attention to detail. In this role, you will handle Accounts Payable, including experience with purchase orders and lien releases. You will prepare and process journal entries, including those related to escrow home closings, and maintain business ledgers while collaborating with our on-staff accounting firm. Bank reconciliations will be a key responsibility, requiring a strong sense of cash management. Additionally, you will prepare quarterly financial statements in conjunction with our accounting team and assist in preparing supporting documents for external taxes, working closely with our CPA and accounting firm. The position demands a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting, particularly with QuickBooks. Experience in construction accounting is preferred, with a solid understanding of contracts, invoicing, and general office duties. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and QuickBooks is essential, and candidates must possess typing skills of at least 45 words per minute. Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a keen sense of accuracy and organization are critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of bookkeeping and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Handle Accounts Payable, including purchase orders and lien releases.
• Prepare and process journal entries, including escrow home closings.
• Maintain business ledgers in collaboration with the on-staff accounting firm.
• Conduct bank reconciliations with a strong focus on cash management.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements in conjunction with the accounting firm.
• Assist in preparing supporting documents for external taxes, working with CPA and accounting firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Bookkeeping/Accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks is essential.
• 2-5 years of construction accounting experience preferred, including contracts and invoicing.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Typing skills of 45 words per minute or more.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong sense of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GAAP accounting (2 years preferred).
• Audit experience with a CPA firm (2 years preferred).
• Proven analytical skills (2 years preferred).
• Ability to recognize unusual trends (2 years preferred).

Benefits

• Health insurance