Controller /Bookkeeper - Construction - NW Recruiting Partners

Controller/Bookkeeper - Construction

Renton, WA

In-office preferred, 2 days a week from home potential

Our client, a well-established general contractor in South King County, is seeking a Controller/Bookkeeper to join their team. This company is dedicated to service, innovative thinking, and exceptional craftsmanship. The ideal candidate will be confident, detail-oriented, and experienced in payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger management. This role is vital to the team, overseeing journal entries, insurance renewals, state audits, and HR management. If you're ready for your next career move and have 8+ years of GL accounting experience, we’d love for you to bring your positive team spirit to this fantastic opportunity.

Controller Responsibilities:

• Process in-house payroll for up to 25 employees.
• Manage compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including tax filings, quarter and year-end closes, and W-2s.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Handle Accounts Receivable by sending monthly progress payment requests and supervising Service Department invoicing.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, including collecting and tracking vendor and subcontractor lien releases, warranties, W-9s, COIs, and Year-end 1099s.
• Business reports and financial statement generation (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Month-end close, including Work-in-Process Contract Schedule and recording over/under billing.
• Generate business reports and financial statements (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Track claims for L&I, insurance, and accidents.
• Foster working relationships with bank, insurance, and CPA representatives.
• Collaborate with project managers and Service Department managers.

Controller Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on accounting experience for a smaller company.
• Sage 100 accounting software proficiency preferred.
• Some experience in the construction industry is highly preferred.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401k with 4% matching
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Compensation: $90k - $110k