Bookkeeper

**Overview** Marina Electric Inc., a commercial electrical contractor with over 20 years of experience serving schools, universities, government facilities, and commercial clients across Northern Virginia, DC \& Maryland, is seeking a detail\-oriented Part\-Time Bookkeeper to support our finance operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and supporting the day\-to\-day accounting needs of a busy contracting company. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently in a trade/construction environment. **Duties** * Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date financial records using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms. * Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliation to ensure accuracy. * Conduct bank reconciliations and account reconciliations regularly to verify transactions align with bank statements and internal records. * Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections. * Prepare detailed financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). * Assist with payroll processing, tax filings, and governmental accounting requirements as needed. * Support budgeting activities by analyzing financial data and preparing reports that aid strategic decision\-making. * Ensure compliance with double\-entry bookkeeping standards, maintaining proper debits \& credits for all transactions. * Handle month\-end closing procedures, including bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliation tasks. * Contribute to internal audits by providing accurate documentation and supporting audit processes related to financial concepts and technical accounting. **Qualifications** * Proven experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms; familiarity with Quicken is a plus. * Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, GAAP standards, governmental accounting, and non\-profit accounting practices. * Demonstrated ability in balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliation, account analysis, and general ledger accounting. * Knowledge of accounts payable/receivable processes and payroll management. * Experience with tax preparation or tax experience related to financial reporting is desirable. * Excellent skills in account reconciliation, journal entries, financial report writing, and 10 key typing for data entry accuracy. * Ability to interpret financial concepts such as debits \& credits, double\-entry bookkeeping, and technical accounting procedures. * Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in account analysis and budget management. * Effective communication skills for collaborating across departments and supporting internal audits or external inquiries.