Office and Accounting Manager

About Baker Construction NJBaker Construction NJ is a self-performing general contractor based in Lebanon, New Jersey. We are a general contractor that self performs site work, concrete, foundations, steel fabrication and erection, underground utilities, and interior fit-up on commercial projects across the region. As we take on more public and private work, we need financial operations that keep pace with the field.About the RoleThis is a full-time, in-office role replacing a part-time bookkeeping setup. A year in, you'll have taken us from using Sage 100 Contractor for the basics to running purchase orders, contract management, change orders, schedule of values, invoicing, and inventory through it. Our accounts receivable and payable will be clean and current, our prevailing wage and IFTA filings will be on time every time, and our books will be organized well enough that an audit — bonding, tax, or otherwise — is a non-event rather than a scramble.What You'll DoOwn full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable, end to endPrepare and submit payroll data to our payroll provider and manage submissions to our 401(k) plan administratorExpand and administer our use of Sage 100 Contractor — purchase orders, contract management, change orders, schedule of values, invoicing, and inventoryPrepare and file prevailing wage / certified payroll reports for public works projectsManage IFTA fuel tax reporting and compliance for our vehicle fleetHandle vehicle registrations and renewals, and manage renewal of company and trade membershipsApply sound accounting practices and internal controls that keep our financials audit-ready at all timesAnswer incoming calls and serve as a key point of contact for the officeWhat We're Looking ForRequired5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, with full-cycle AP/AR ownershipSolid grounding in accounting fundamentals and best practices — you know how to build a clean, audit-ready set of books, not just enter transactionsExperience coordinating payroll submissions with an outside payroll provider and/or 401(k) administratorStrong Excel skills and comfort learning new software systemsExcellent organization and communication skills — this role is phone-facing and juggles competing prioritiesA self-starter who takes ownership of the books rather than waiting to be told what to doPreferredHands-on experience with Sage 100 Contractor (a huge plus, not required)Prior experience in the construction industry, ideally with a general contractor or subcontractorExperience with prevailing wage / certified payroll reportingExperience with IFTA reporting and compliance