Bookkeeper
Role Overview
The Bookkeeper is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts payable and accounting operations of Chinburg.
This position manages a high volume of invoices and payments, ensuring transactions are accurately reviewed, coded, processed, documented, and allocated to the appropriate company entity, property, lot, or project.
The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Accounting, Construction, Development, Property Management, and other internal teams to ensure invoices, payments, deposits, credit card transactions, and vendor accounts are processed accurately and timely.
This is a high-volume accounts payable role supporting multiple entities, properties, and projects.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working with a significant volume of invoices and transactions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.
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Education and Experience
- Requirements
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- 1+ years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting, or related administrative experience preferred.
- Experience with invoice processing, vendor accounts, reconciliations, or payment processing is preferred.
- Construction, real estate, property management, or project-based accounting experience is a plus.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and other accounting or financial management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when processing invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial records.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions and prioritize multiple tasks within established deadlines.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and follow-through in completing assigned responsibilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and internal departments.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with members of the Accounting and Operations teams.
- Dependable, organized, and able to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and company information.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and follow through to resolution.
- Comfortable learning new accounting systems, software, processes, and technology.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and perform routine administrative and accounting functions.
- Physical Demands:
- NA (Not Applicable)
- Seldom (1-10% of the time)
- Occasional (10-30% of the time)
- Frequent (30-70% of the time)
- Constant (over 70% of the time)
- Activity/Frequency/Activity/Frequency
- Sitting - Constant, Climbing ladders - NA, Standing - Seldom, Working at heights/balancing - NA, Walking - Occasional,
- Bending/twisting at waist - Seldom, Driving/Forklift - NA, Kneeling/Squatting/Crouching - Seldom, Lifting <25# - Seldom
- Crawling - NA, Lifting 25-50lbs - NA, Reaching above shoulder - Seldom, Lifting >50bs - NA, Repetitive hand/arm movement - Constant, Carrying <25# - NA, Handling/Grasping - Seldom, Carrying 25-50# - NA, Fine finger manipulation - NA, Carrying >50# - NA, Seeing - Constant, Pushing/Pulling - Seldom, Hearing - Constant, Climbing stairs - Frequent, Talking - Constant
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills assigned to this position. This position description is not intended as and does not create a contract of employment between the company and any individual employee. The company reserves the right to change this position description at any time within its sole discretion.
- Equal Opportunities:
- Chinburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take unbiased action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or ability status. Our methods for hiring include ensuring that all available opportunities are fairly promoted — via online globally available channels — in a manner accessible to all potential applicants.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- 1+ years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting, or related administrative experience preferred.
- Experience with invoice processing, vendor accounts, reconciliations, or payment processing is preferred.
- Construction, real estate, property management, or project-based accounting experience is a plus.
About Chinburg Properties
Privately held Northern New England development, construction, homebuilding, rental, and property management firm serving homebuyers and tenants.
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