Night-Shift Construction Accountant: Job Costing

Virtual Staffing Solutions OPC; Tacloban; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Staffing Solutions OPC is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for construction projects in Tacloban City. The role covers AP/AR, job costing, reconciliations, invoicing, and project-related reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting and 2+ years of construction accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or related industry.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, invoicing, and general ledger activities.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data manipulation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project and accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process and monitor Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions.
• Review vendor invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with job costing by assigning expenses, labor, materials, and other costs to construction projects.
• Track project expenses against budgets and identify discrepancies or unusual variances.
• Prepare and process customer invoices, progress billings, and related documentation.
• Assist with collections and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Perform bank, credit card, vendor, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate records of construction contracts, change orders, retainage, deposits, and project-related transactions.
• Support preparation of financial reports, job-cost reports, and project profitability reports.
• Review transactions for proper coding and allocation to the appropriate project, cost category, or general ledger account.
• Coordinate with project managers, vendors, clients, and internal accounting teams to resolve billing and accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting and labor cost tracking when required.
• Ensure accounting records and documentation are complete, organized, and audit-ready.
• Follow established accounting policies, internal controls, and client procedures.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Job costing

Reconciliations

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Virtual Staffing Solutions OPC is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for construction projects in Tacloban City. The role covers AP/AR, job costing, reconciliations, invoicing, and project-related reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting and 2+ years of construction accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.