Full Charge Bookkeeper

Bucks County Electric Works is one of the largest and most established residential electrical contractors in Southeastern PA. We specialize in wiring new homes for the nation's largest home builders, and we are currently completing projects throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Position Overview:

Our Southampton, PA office is currently looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper to be involved with and responsible for various projects in support of company management while also supporting the accounting team in the payroll and accounts payable areas.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) :

Business Administration

Involvement in systems development and workflow optimization

Manage electrical apprenticeship program enrollment and program completion documentation

Complete annual safety committee certification documentation

Responsible for required annual OSHA documentation

Manage new hire benefit enrollment process

Assist with annual health insurance plan renewal analysis

Correspond with company employees to answer basic benefit and HR related inquiries

Maintain general ledger / review of transactions

Perform other duties as may be assigned to meet business needs.

Payroll/HR

Verify timekeeping records and consult with employees and their managers about any missing information or discrepancies.

Administer compensation and benefit plans.

Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes.

Conduct employee on boarding and help organize training and development initiatives.

Provide support to employees on various HR related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise.

Coordinate timekeeping accounting and payroll systems.

Maintain employee files and records in electronic form.

Calculate and process weekly payroll.

Input and maintain all data in payroll system software including but not limited to garnishments, withholding orders, PTO, insurance, and retirement plan deductions.

Accounts Payable

Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Receive and process purchase orders and scheduling information from clients

Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.

Match receiving documentation back-up and post matching invoices.

Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.

Contact vendors to gather required on boarding information and documentation.

Support vendor administration, entering and reviewing W-9's & COIs for new vendors

Perform month-end closing by providing accurate accounts payable reports.

Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and account issues in a timely manner.

Maintain organized records of invoices and payments.

Requirements

Education: BS/BA Business Administration, Accounting or HR preferred but not required.

Experience: 5 years experience in an office environment

Skills:

Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles

Excellent communication and people skills

Aptitude for problem solving and attention to detail

Ability to adapt to changing work duties due to strategic shifts in business operations

Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related employment/labor laws.

Experience using Sage 100 Contractor is a plus but not required.

Benefits

Our goal is to create a stable and rewarding workplace where individuals are given the tools required to do their best work. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Health plan
• Retirement plan
• Vacation, sick time, personal days, and paid holidays

BCEW is equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.