Caldwell Companies is an established and growing development, investment and commercial brokerage firm based in Northwest Houston. We are seeking an energetic, experienced person to join our team as a bookkeeper for our home building division. Caldwell Companies is a faith-based firm that engages in large-scale commercial and residential development, real estate investments, commercial brokerage and asset management. Our company culture is a team/family-based environment where the individual is treated with respect. We foster an enjoyable work setting coupled with a fast-paced goal-oriented environment. 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
