Office Assistant / Accounting Trainee

Job Description: Office Assistant / Accounting Trainee Construction Office Administration \& Bookkeeping Program Position Type: Part\-Time (15–30 hours per week) Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible daily hours) Compensation: $14\.00 – $18\.00 per hour (Depending on experience) Location: On\-site / Construction Office Reports To: Office Manager Position Overview We are a growing small construction company seeking a motivated, detail\-oriented Part\-Time Office Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work directly under and train with our experienced Office Manager. This is an excellent growth opportunity for someone looking to build a career in construction administration and bookkeeping. You will assist with daily administrative tasks, maintain production records, and learn our core financial processes. We offer flexible weekday hours between 15 to 30 hours per week to help you balance your personal and professional life, provided you can work a consistent schedule Monday through Friday. Key Responsibilities \& Training Areas Accounting Support: Train under the Office Manager to perform basic accounting tasks within Intuit QuickBooks, including data entry, processing invoices, and matching receipts. Payroll \& Billing: Assist with weekly payroll processing, hours verification, and preparing client billing statements. Data \& Spreadsheet Management: Create, update, and maintain detailed job production records and financial tracking sheets in Microsoft Excel. Document Control: Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, project memos, and construction contracts using Microsoft Word. Office Administration: Manage incoming emails in Microsoft Outlook, organize digital and physical project files, and maintain accurate data entry systems. Required Qualifications \& Skills Technical Literacy: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. You should be comfortable navigating computers and learning new software quickly. Accuracy \& Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of accurate data entry and strong proofreading skills. Typing Skills: Strong, efficient typing skills to handle administrative documentation smoothly. Availability: Ability to work a consistent schedule Monday through Friday for a total of 15–30 hours weekly (specific daily shifts are flexible and negotiable). Preferred Qualifications (A Plus, But Not Required) Prior experience using Intuit QuickBooks or similar accounting/bookkeeping software. Previous administrative experience. What We Offer Hands\-on, 1\-on\-1 professional training and mentorship from our Office Manager. Flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle. A supportive, close\-knit small business environment. Pay: $14\.00 \- $18\.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Experience: Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred) Office: 1 year (Preferred) Intuit Quickbooks: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: ability to work daily (M\-F) four (4\) to six (6\) hrs per day (Required) Work Location: In person