Job Title: Junior Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk

About James Keating Construction Ltd.

James Keating Construction Ltd. is a family-owned and operated custom home builder and land developer entering its seventh decade of building fine-quality homes in Wellington County. Located in Elora, Ontario, three generations of the Keating family have earned a proud reputation for outstanding quality, fine craftsmanship, and simple honesty. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join our office team and manage our daily financial data entry using QuickBooks.

Job Overview

- Position Type: Full-time, On-site
- Location: 70 Mathieson St, Elora, ON
- Schedule: Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday Flexible

Key Responsibilities

- QuickBooks Data Entry: Maintain accurate financial records by processing daily transactions, invoices, and expenses directly within QuickBooks.
- Payroll Processing: Timesheet entry on a weekly basis with time posted to individual jobs
- Accounts Payable (A/P): Verify, match, and enter subcontractor invoices and supplier bills against job numbers and active projects.
- Accounts Receivable (A/R): Assist with tracking customer progress billings, processing incoming payments, and managing deposits for new builds.
- Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, construction loans, and company credit cards inside QuickBooks.
- Job Costing Support:



Work closely with senior accounting staff to ensure materials, labour, and trade costs are correctly allocated to the proper construction jobs.
- Administrative Duties: Organize digital and physical files, field vendor billing inquiries, and support general office operations.

Qualifications & Skills

- Software Experience: Proven proficiency with QuickBooks (Online) is highly preferred.
- Education: Diploma, certificate, or coursework in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Business Administration (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- Technical Skills: Strong capabilities in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy, typing at 50wpm
- Industry Familiarity: Prior experience or familiarity with construction bookkeeping, progress draws, or job costing is a major asset.
- Key Attributes: Excellent attention to detail, robust organizational skills, and a professional communication style when dealing with local trade partners and suppliers.

How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter via email to [email protected]. Please include "Junior Bookkeeper Application" in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $28.00-$32.44 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Bookkeeper (Elora)
🏢 James Keating Construction
📍 Elora