Sage 100 Contractor Bookkeeper (Construction Accounting)
You know construction accounting. You know Sage 100 Contractor. And you take pride in getting it right.
At Syscon, we help construction companies stay accurate, organized, and in control of their financials. This role is focused on supporting a portfolio of clients through outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, and day-to-day accounting support within Sage 100 Contractor.
This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership of their work, manages multiple priorities, and follows through without needing constant direction.
This is a senior-level, client-facing accounting role requiring deep Sage 100 Contractor expertise.
This role is designed for someone who wants to build long-term stability in a hands-on, client-facing accounting position.
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What You’ll Do
This is a client-facing role requiring regular communication, follow-up, and the ability to guide clients through day-to-day accounting questions.
Manage day-to-day accounting functions in Sage 100 Contractor for a portfolio of construction clients, balancing multiple clients with varying levels of complexity and deadlines
Process payroll inside Sage 100 Contractor, including taxes and filings
Perform bank reconciliations, sales tax filings, and month-end close tasks
Support clients with routine accounting needs and system questions
Maintain accurate records and a clean audit trail across all client work
Identify issues, resolve them, or escalate when needed
Communicate clearly with clients and follow through on commitments
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What This Role Is (and Is Not)
This role IS:
Hands-on accounting and payroll work
Managing a book of clients
Working independently with a high level of ownership
Supporting real, day-to-day client needs
This role is NOT:
Primarily implementations
High-level ERP consulting strategy
Report writing or data analytics (we have a dedicated team for that)
This Role Is Not a Fit For
Candidates without recent, hands-on Sage 100 Contractor experience
Those coming from corporate accounting environments without client-facing responsibility
Individuals who prefer highly structured environments with constant direction
Candidates who struggle managing multiple clients or shifting priorities
Those looking for a stepping stone into consulting or ERP strategy roles
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What You Bring (Required)
5+ years of experience with Sage 100 Contractor (non-negotiable)
Recent, hands-on use of Sage 100 Contractor in a production environment
Strong construction accounting knowledge, including job costing, WIP, progress billing, and AP/AR
Experience processing payroll within Sage 100 Contractor
Hands-on bookkeeping experience (not just reviewing or overseeing)
Ability to manage multiple clients or priorities independently
Strong organization and follow-through
Comfort working in a high-autonomy environment
What Success Looks Like
Clients trust your accuracy and responsiveness
Deadlines are consistently met across your client portfolio
Books are clean, reconciled, and audit-ready
Payroll and filings are accurate and on time
Clients rely on you as their go-to for day-to-day accounting support
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience working across multiple construction companies (not just one)
Union payroll experience
Ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-accountants
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
If you enjoy owning your work, managing your own clients, and being the person they rely on to keep their financials clean and on track, this role will fit well.
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How We Work
High autonomy: you manage your own schedule and priorities
Strong support: leadership, IT, and business applications teams are available when needed
No ego, no drama: we show up, do the work, and support each other
Teaching mindset: we help clients improve, not just complete tasks
Compensation & Details
U.S. work authorization required. No sponsorship available
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Fully remote
Flexible schedule with accountability to deadlines
Clients across multiple time zones
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
- Paid time off, with increased flexibility over time
- Fully remote work environment
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong internal resources