About us Since 1998, Nelson Group has been a leader in real estate development in and around Massachusetts. We’re committed to creating beautiful, high-quality homes with a focus on the families who will live in them. Our hands-on approach and collaboration with a talented team of professionals ensure that every project is completed to the highest standards.
For our first 12 years, we provided general contracting services, helping families build their dream homes. Since 2010, we’ve focused exclusively on real estate development, drawing on our industry experience and strong relationships with subcontractors across the Boston area. That dedication has made Nelson Group a trusted name in the industry.
We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented person to support our CFO with bookkeeping.
About the role You’ll work directly with and report to our CFO, supporting day-to-day bookkeeping. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes clean books, organized files, and keeping the details in order.
What you’ll do
- Support the CFO with accounts payable and receivable in QuickBooks, including entering vendor invoices
- Perform accurate data entry of financial transactions in QuickBooks
- Help prepare invoices, billing, and vendor payments for review and approval
- Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers for our construction projects
- Reconcile company credit card statements and match charges to receipts
- Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts
- Assist with payroll processing and tax documentation as needed
- Help collect and track subcontractor and vendor compliance documents, including certificates of insurance (COIs) and W-9s
- Monitor COI expiration dates and request renewals before coverage lapses
- Confirm subcontractors have current documentation on file before work begins or payments are released
- Keep project files organized and up to date
- Assist the CFO with special projects and administrative tasks as needed
What we’re looking for
- [1+] years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Procore
- Comfort with Excel
- High attention to detail and the habit of double-checking your work
- Clear, professional communication with vendors, subcontractors, and project managers
- Discretion with confidential financial information
Nice to have
- Experience in construction bookkeeping or administration
- Experience with Procore
- Familiarity with insurance certificates, additional insured requirements, and subcontractor compliance
- An associate’s degree or coursework in accounting