Construction Project Accountant

Jobgether; Brasil; A distancia; BRL 61.000 - 122.000; Jornada completa

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Remote work from LATAM (incl. Brazil)

Full-time position

Descripción de la vacante

Jobgether is seeking a Construction Project Accountant for a fully remote role based in Brazil. You will manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure accurate reporting across the project lifecycle in collaboration with PMs, purchasing, and operations. Experience in construction accounting and PO processes is essential.

The position offers full-time hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, and 100% remote work from Latin America, including Brazil.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2–3 years of experience in construction or project-based accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee project cost information and support financial reporting with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain project budgets and job cost reports.
• Track and analyze project expenses including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare monthly job cost reports and variance analyses for management.
• Gather project performance information and prepare monthly and annual Work in Progress (WIP) reports.
• Monitor PO approvals and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Track Change Order activities and maintain related documentation.
• Identify potential budget overruns and collaborate with project teams to address cost issues.
• Support project closeout activities including final cost reconciliations and financial record keeping.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Herramientas

InEight

Descripción del empleo

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Construction Project Accountant based in Brazil.

This fully remote opportunity is designed for an accounting professional with experience supporting construction projects and managing project-related financial data. You will play a key role in monitoring budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, purchasing, billing, and operations teams, you will help maintain financial visibility and accountability. Your analysis will support informed decision-making, identify potential cost overruns, and improve project performance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, international environment while developing your expertise in construction accounting.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will oversee project cost information and support financial reporting, working with cross-functional teams to ensure budgets, expenses, and project progress are accurately monitored.

• Maintain project budgets and job cost reports.
• Track and analyze project expenses, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare monthly job cost reports and variance analyses for management.
• Gather project performance information and prepare monthly and annual Work in Progress (WIP) reports.
• Monitor material and subcontractor expenses, oversee Purchase Order (PO) approvals, and help ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Track Change Order activities and maintain accurate related documentation.
• Identify potential budget overruns and collaborate with project teams to address cost-related issues.
• Support project closeout activities, including final cost reconciliations and financial record keeping.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, practical experience in construction or project-based accounting, and the ability to work accurately with financial information while collaborating with different teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in construction or project-based accounting.
• Strong understanding of construction Purchase Order processes.
• Good knowledge of job cost accounting principles and related financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of InEight is considered an advantage.

Mandatory Equipment and Remote Work Requirements

• Windows-based PC only; Mac and Apple computers are not accepted.
• Minimum 16 GB of RAM.
• Dual-monitor setup (two screens) is required.
• Stable, high-speed internet connection.
• Dedicated, quiet workspace with reliable connectivity, including when traveling.

Benefits

• Monthly compensation of USD 1,000–2,000.
• 100% remote work from eligible Latin American countries, including Brazil.
• Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
• Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
• Payments made via bank transfer or Thera.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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