Bookkeeper – Project Support

Job Title: Bookkeeper (Project Support) Location: Hampton, VA Employment Type: Full-time W2 GovFirst is seeking to hire a Bookkeeper (Project Support) to join our team and provide financial and administrative support in Hampton, VA. The successful candidate will complete several tasks. This is to be accomplished on a routine basis as outlined in the following responsibilities: 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 clients, 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 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. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, data science or related fields (preferred) High school diploma or GED equivalent (required) Work Authorization Must be a U.S. Citizen