Construction Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Conduct commercial electrical quantity take-offs based on construction drawings and specifications.

• Aid in the preparation and organization of bid packages.

• Examine plans and specifications to determine scope, materials, labor, and cost inputs.

• Keep estimate files, bid logs, and related documentation organized.

• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to ensure bids are accurate, complete, and timely.

• Monitor bid outcomes and assist with post-bid analysis and follow-up activities.

• Provide support to project managers and company leadership across ongoing projects.

• Help with new project setup and manage project information in Foundation ERP.

• Organize electronic project files and documentation effectively.

• Create and sustain logs for projects, work orders, and job tracking.

• Assist with purchase orders and coordination with vendors.

• Monitor invoices, purchase orders, material purchases, and job-related documentation.

• Follow up on pending administrative tasks.

• Input vendor invoices and regular accounting transactions in Foundation ERP.

• Assist with processing accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Prepare and enter customer billing, as well as apply customer payments.

• Review invoices to ensure correct job and cost-code allocation.

• Maintain job-cost data and assist with cost transfers and corrections.

• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.

• Support job-costing, billing, AP/AR, and internal financial reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience in commercial electrical estimation and take-offs.

• Proficiency in Foundation ERP is essential; candidates lacking hands-on experience will not be considered.

• Previous experience in construction project administration, coordination, or accounting is required.

• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, purchase orders, and job costing in a construction setting.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft 365.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Self-motivated with the ability to follow up on outstanding items and complete tasks independently.

• Experience as an electrical or specialty subcontractor beyond estimation is a plus.

• Background in supporting distributed or multi-state construction project portfolios is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar construction takeoff software is a plus.

• Experience with job costing, cost code structures, and construction billing workflows is a plus.

• An updated resume is required.

• A short Loom video (1 to 2 minutes) introducing yourself and detailing your experience in commercial electrical estimating and Foundation ERP is required; only candidates who submit this will proceed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid in USD, bi-monthly (on the 15th and 30th).

• Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy.

• Holidays observed as per company guidelines.

• 100% remote work setup.

• Availability during US business hours.

• A high-ownership role with a direct impact on bid accuracy, project coordination, and the quality of financial reporting.