Construction Bookkeeper

About Caldwell Companies

Caldwell Companies is an award-winning, fully integrated real estate development and investment firm based in Houston. Caldwell Companies has been in business for over 30 years and is a faith-based, lifestyle real estate firm that develops large-scale master planned communities, associated commercial developments, residential rental communities, real estate investment and asset management. We are vertically integrated and have a very active construction team building incredible places. We are committed to building extraordinary communities that enrich the lives of our residents.

Our company culture is a fun, active environment where the individual is treated with respect and accountability which helps foster personal growth and achievement. Our work setting is an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and exciting environment. Caldwell Companies consistently ranks as a Best Place To Work in Houston by the Houston Business Journal year after year! We were recently named as the #4 Large Company to work for in Houston. The Caldwell team is a dynamic collection of leaders and innovators embracing the vision to create extraordinary places and lifestyles that make life better through our simple mission: Doing it right. Right now. ® This statement is the core of our philosophy on the ongoing pursuit of excellence in all aspects coupled with an underlying sense of urgency to leverage market opportunities. The foundation for how we do business is rooted in our values of integrity, teamwork and serving others. If you have the right experience, share our vision and adhere to our values, we would love to hear from you. We foster an enjoyable work setting coupled with a fast-paced goal-oriented environment and we provide competitive salaries, health insurance, 401k and other benefits.

Job Description

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end close processes, and supporting overall financial operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice coding, lien releases and vendor communications.
• Verifying PO/EPO numbers in BRIX
• Identify PO/Invoice variances and notify purchasing and builders to resolve variances
• Vendor/Supplier setup and account maintenance (ICA’s, W-9’s, EFT information and keeping COI forms current)
• Vendor statement reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries including daily cash activity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile Bank Statements
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Prepare and distribute annual 1099 forms

Additional Qualifications

• Construction Job Cost experience preferred

• Software:
  • Hyphen BRIX
  • Excel
• Well organized and good communication skills
• Team player and individual contributor
• Willingness to learn