Bookkeeper Project Support

GovFirst is seeking to hire a Bookkeeper (Project Support) to join our team and provide financial and administrative support for a major Transportation Operations Division project in the Salem & Lynchburg Districts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support new hire onboarding by entering and maintaining personnel records, access badge info, photos, and payroll data in the project database (Claris FileMaker).
  

• Collect and enter personnel timesheets from multiple worksites and subcontractors; validate against supervisor reports and resolve discrepancies.
  

• Manage labor charge codes in the payroll system; coordinate updates with client, subcontractors, and the corporate office.
  

• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly project invoices by assembling personnel, subcontractor, equipment, and other direct costs.
  

• Develop and run custom reports from the project database for compliance, billing, and management review.
  

• Track and report safety metrics and assist with project compliance of federal, state, and local requirements.
  

• Maintain calendars for payroll, billing, and holidays to ensure accuracy.
  

• Contribute to overall project success by supporting management goals and administrative initiatives.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of bookkeeping, payroll, or accounting support experience (government or construction project experience a plus).
  

• Strong skills in data entry, reconciliation, and cost reporting.
  

• Familiarity with Claris FileMaker, payroll systems, or similar databases preferred.
  

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders (corporate, subcontractors, client).
  

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to support high-impact state projects.
  

• Work with a certified SWaM vendor recognized for excellence in staffing.
  

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
  

• Professional growth in government contracting and project support.