Part-Time Accountant Construction - 20798

Somewhere; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Part time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking an experienced, autonomous Part-Time Accountant (Construction) to manage day-to-day financial operations and lead month-end closes. This role is 20 hours per week, based in the Philippines, and focuses on construction accounting, WIP reporting, and AIA billing.

You will perform month-end close, track job costs, prepare AIA G702/G703 applications, handle GL reconciliations, and oversee AP/AR processes, working independently to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction accounting with direct experience managing WIP reporting and AIA billing.
• Demonstrated ability to run a month-end close cycle independently from start to finish.
• Strong proficiency with general ledger, job costing, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Manage and execute the full month-end closing process independently.
• Construction Accounting & WIP: Track job costs, manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, analyze over/under billings, and maintain job cost ledgers.
• AIA Billing: Prepare, review, and submit accurate AIA G702/G703 payment applications and lien waivers.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Monitor cash flow, review job-related invoices, process vendor payments, and oversee collections.

Skills

Construction accounting

Month-end close

WIP reporting

AIA billing

GAAP

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 100

QuickBooks Contractor

Foundation

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Part-Time Accountant (Construction)

Position Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential for extension)

Schedule: 20 Hours per week (Fixed)

Location: Philippines

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced, autonomous Accountant with deep expertise in construction accounting to manage our day-to-day financial operations and lead month-end closes. In this role, you will work 20 hours per week, running financial reporting and contract accounting independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Manage and execute the full month-end closing process independently, ensuring complete accuracy and timely reporting.
• Construction Accounting & WIP: Track job costs, manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, analyze over/under billings, and maintain job cost ledgers.
• AIA Billing: Prepare, review, and submit accurate AIA G702/G703 payment applications and lien waivers.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Monitor cash flow, review job-related invoices, process vendor payments, and oversee collections.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction accounting with direct experience managing WIP reporting and AIA billing.
• Demonstrated ability to run a month-end close cycle independently from start to finish.
• Strong proficiency with general ledger, job costing, and standard accounting principles (GAAP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Sage 50 or Sage 100 (experience with other ERP systems like Quickbooks Contractor or Foundation is acceptable if you learn new software quickly).