Construction Accountant – Electrical Subcontracting, Foundation ERP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa, +1 more country.

📋 Description

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

• Assist in the preparation and organization of bid packages.

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

• Maintain estimate files, bid logs, and related documentation.

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

• Monitor bid outcomes and support post-bid analysis and follow-up.

• Provide assistance to project managers and leadership on ongoing projects.

• Set up new projects and keep project information updated in Foundation ERP.

• Manage electronic project files and documentation.

• Develop and maintain logs for projects, work orders, and job tracking.

• Help with purchase orders and vendor coordination.

• Oversee invoices, purchase orders, material acquisitions, and job documentation.

• Enter vendor invoices and routine accounting entries in Foundation ERP.

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.

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

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

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

• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.

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

• Collaborate with project managers, field operations, vendors, and company leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in commercial electrical estimation and take-offs.

• Proficiency in Foundation ERP is an essential requirement.

• Background in construction project administration, coordination, or accounting is preferred.

• Familiarity with AP, AR, billing, purchase orders, and job costing within a construction setting.

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

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

• Capability to handle multiple priorities at once.

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

• An updated resume is required.

• A brief Loom video (1 to 2 minutes) introducing yourself and discussing your experience in commercial electrical estimating and Foundation ERP is required.

• Only candidates who provide a Loom video will proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy.

• Observance of Holidays per company guidelines.

• Fully remote work setup.

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

• Availability during US business hours.

• A high-ownership role that directly impacts bid accuracy, project coordination, and the quality of financial reporting.