Construction Accountant (BBS892)

Hire Overseas

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Construction Accountant will support a fast-moving construction management firm operating across 15 or more states. The primary focus is commercial electrical estimation and take-offs, with additional responsibility for project administration and accounting support. The role works closely with project managers, field operations, vendors, and company leadership to keep bids, projects, and financial information organized and accurate. Hands-on proficiency with Foundation ERP is a hard requirement; candidates without it will not be considered. The position supports commercial electrical bids by performing quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications, preparing bid packages, reviewing plans and specifications, and maintaining estimate documentation. It also provides project coordination and administrative support, including project setup, recordkeeping, purchase orders, vendor coordination, and tracking project documentation. Accounting work includes entering transactions in Foundation ERP, supporting AP/AR and customer billing, maintaining job-cost information, reconciling vendor statements, and helping prepare internal financial reports. The role is 100% remote and requires availability during US business hours. Compensation is paid in USD twice monthly, on the 15th and 30th. Paid time off and holidays are provided in accordance with company policies and guidelines.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with commercial electrical estimation and take-offs.
Proficiency with Foundation ERP; this is a hard requirement.
Prior experience in construction project administration, coordination, or accounting.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, purchase orders, and job costing in a construction environment.
Strong Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously without losing track of open items.
Self-directed approach and ability to follow up independently and see tasks through to completion.
Availability during US business hours.
Submit an updated resume and a 1-to-2-minute Loom video describing commercial electrical estimating and Foundation ERP experience and explaining the approach to a take-off.

Nice To Haves

Electrical or specialty subcontractor experience beyond estimating.
Background supporting distributed or multi-state construction project portfolios.
Familiarity with construction takeoff software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar tools.
Experience with job costing, cost-code structures, and construction billing workflows.

Responsibilities

Perform commercial electrical quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications.
Assist with preparing and organizing bid packages for commercial electrical projects.
Review plans and specifications to identify scope, materials, labor, and cost inputs for estimates.
Maintain organized estimate files, bid logs, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with project managers and estimators to help ensure bids are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
Track bid results and assist with post-bid analysis and follow-up.
Provide administrative and coordination support to project managers and company leadership across active projects.
Assist with new project setup and maintain accurate project information in Foundation ERP.
Maintain organized electronic project files and supporting documentation.
Create and maintain project, work order, and job tracking logs.
Assist with purchase order creation, tracking, and vendor coordination.
Track project-related invoices, purchase orders, material purchases, and other job documentation.
Follow up on outstanding administrative items to help keep projects moving.
Enter vendor invoices and routine accounting transactions in Foundation ERP.
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
Prepare and enter customer billing and apply customer payments.
Review invoices for proper job and cost-code allocation.
Enter and maintain job-cost information and assist with cost transfers and corrections.
Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
Assist with preparation of job-cost, billing, AP/AR, and other internal financial reports.