Posted 27 July, 2026
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Construction
LHH US
Dayton, NJ, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Construction Industry
Location: Dayton, NJ
Full-Time Opportunity
A well-established and growing construction company in Dayton, NJ is seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper with a strong background in construction accounting. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who is comfortable managing full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities, payroll, compliance reporting, union requirements, and financial reporting in a fast-paced construction environment.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with construction accounting processes, including job costing, certified payroll, union reporting, accounts payable, month-end close, and compliance reporting.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits,
EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type
of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by
law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please
navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state,
and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.
Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Julie Rizzetta
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Location: Dayton, NJ
Full-Time Opportunity
A well-established and growing construction company in Dayton, NJ is seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper with a strong background in construction accounting. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who is comfortable managing full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities, payroll, compliance reporting, union requirements, and financial reporting in a fast-paced construction environment.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with construction accounting processes, including job costing, certified payroll, union reporting, accounts payable, month-end close, and compliance reporting.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable support, and general ledger activities
- Perform bank reconciliations across multiple company accounts
- Prepare month-end close reports, including WIP, balance sheets, and P&L statements
- Assist with year-end financial reviews and audits
- Prepare cash flow reporting and forecasting
- Process vendor setup, account maintenance, COI updates, and supplier payments
- Support purchasing activities and financial administration
- Manage construction-related reporting requirements, including:
- Certified payroll submissions and weekly wage reporting
- Wage Hub submissions to general contractors
- AA-202 manning reports
- OCIP/CCIP calculations and monthly reporting
- LEED reporting and credential maintenance
- Track job-related waste reporting, load reports, mileage, and operational documentation
- Maintain compliance reporting related to NJDEP, NJDOT, PADEP, NYDEP, DE DEP, IRP, IFTA, and MCUA requirements
- Process payroll activities, including data entry and payroll preparation
- Manage payroll-related functions such as:
- Payroll transfers and wires
- Garnishments
- 401(k) remittances
- Expense reimbursements
- New hire reporting
- Maintain employee files, accruals, and required Department of Labor and employment verification documentation
- Support employee onboarding, handbook distribution, and payroll system updates
- Maintain union records, rate sheets, and benefit information
- Prepare and submit union benefit reports and remittances, including:
- NJBLSBF reporting
- LDC 332 reporting
- Operating Engineers 825 reporting
- Additional union reporting as required
- Maintain union updates, rates, and related payroll system information
- Assist with vehicle registrations, permits, licensing, decals, and related compliance requirements
- Process driver paperwork, mileage tracking, IFTA reporting, NYHUT reporting, and daily load documentation
- Provide administrative support for operational and financial initiatives as needed
- 5+ years of full charge bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Construction industry accounting experience required
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing and compliance reporting
- Experience with union payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage reporting preferred
- Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and construction financial statements
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience working with construction payroll/accounting systems (P4C experience a plus)
- Knowledge of LEED reporting and construction compliance requirements
- Notary Public and/or LEED Green Associate credentials a plus
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits,
EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type
of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by
law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please
navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state,
and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.
Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Julie Rizzetta
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
