Office Administrator/ Construction Bookkeeper

**Job Overview** **Part\-Time or Full\-Time \| In\-Office \|Lexington, Tennessee** **Local candidates encouraged to apply!** We are seeking an organized, dependable **Office Administrator / Construction Bookkeeper** to join our established general contracting company. **This is an in\-office position in Lexington, Tennessee. It may be structured as either part\-time or full\-time, depending on the experience, availability, and qualifications of the person we hire.** This is not a remote or hybrid position. Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of our office. This position combines bookkeeping, job costing, customer service, and general office administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail\-oriented, confident, and willing to **ask questions, follow up, and get the information needed to keep projects and financial records accurate.** We are looking for someone who will take ownership of their responsibilities and become a trusted member of our team. **Responsibilities** * Organize and code vendor invoices by **job and type of work performed** * Enter invoices and other financial transactions accurately into **QuickBooks Desktop** * Process payroll and payroll tax returns using QuickBooks Desktop * Work closely with the owner to gather job details and maintain accurate job costing * Follow up with the owner, subcontractors, and vendors to obtain missing information * Answer phones and provide professional, friendly customer service * Build and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and customers * Keep office records organized and ensure daily administrative tasks are completed accurately * Assist with general office administration and organization * Help keep job\-related paperwork and records organized and up to date **Social Media – An Added Opportunity** We would **love to find someone who enjoys social media** and has experience creating posts for Facebook, Instagram, or other social media platforms. **Social media experience is not required.** However, if you know how to take a good photo, write an engaging post, create simple content, or help showcase completed projects and company activities online, this could become an additional part of your role. **Qualifications** * Previous bookkeeping experience required * Construction or job\-cost accounting experience preferred, but not required * QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred * Strong organizational and communication skills * Excellent attention to detail * Self\-motivated, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities * Confident and comfortable asking questions and following up to obtain information * Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities * Professional and friendly when dealing with customers, vendors, and subcontractors * **Able to reliably commute to our Lexington office** Pay: $20\.00 \- $25\.00 per hour Benefits: * Paid time off Work Location: In person