Real Estate & Construction Accountant (Remote & Nightshift)

Outsourcey; Philippines; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Job summary

Outsourcey in the Philippines is seeking an early-career accountant to manage day-to-day real estate and construction accounting. You will maintain records in QuickBooks and Xero, track job costs, and prepare project-level financial reports to support profitability.

Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and attention to detail are essential. The role involves AP/AR management, bank reconciliations, and collaboration with CPAs and lenders.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate development or property management.
• Strong understanding of real estate and construction accounting.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks; Xero is highly preferred.
• Experience with construction job costing and project accounting.
• Knowledge of budgets, costs, and profitability tracking.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; strong data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for real estate development, construction, and property operations.
• Maintain financial records using QuickBooks, Xero, and other systems.
• Track project costs and maintain job costing for each project.
• Prepare project-level financial reports and balance sheets.
• Coordinate accounts payable/receivable and vendor payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Analyze variances and provide clear financial insights to leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Construction job costing

Excel

Google Sheets

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication with leadership

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Looking to take your career to the next level? Then this role is for you!

Join Outsourcey and be part of our mission to revolutionize global talent expansion! We connect businesses with dedicated full-time teams in the Philippines, offering cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. Join us and help elevate businesses with complete control and comprehensive support, let's shape the future of work together!

Profile Requirements:

• Up to 2 Years of Experience in accounting experience, preferably within real estate development, construction, general contracting, property management, or real estate investment
• Strong understanding of real estate and construction accounting
• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks
• Experience with Xero is highly preferred
• Strong experience with construction job costing and project accounting
• Experience tracking construction budgets, actual costs, and project profitability
• Knowledge of development costs, contractor payments, vendor management, and construction expenses
• Experience with property-level and rental accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience completing monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Experience preparing Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and cash flow reports
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets skills
• Understanding of multiple entities and intercompany transactions is highly preferred
• Familiarity with construction draws and development financing is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects, properties, entities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and communicate financial information clearly to leadership
• Experience working directly with business owners, project managers, contractors, CPAs, and financial institutions is preferred

Core responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting for real estate development, construction, and property operations
• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks, Xero, and other accounting systems
• Manage accounting across multiple construction projects, developments, and properties
• Track project costs and maintain accurate job costing for each construction project
• Record and categorize labor, materials, subcontractor costs, permits, professional fees, and other development expenses
• Track project budgets against actual construction and development costs
• Identify cost overruns, discrepancies, and unusual project expenses
• Prepare project-level financial and profitability reports
• Maintain separate financial reporting by property, project, development, or business entity
• Manage accounts payable and ensure vendor and subcontractor invoices are properly coded to the correct project
• Review invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy
• Coordinate and track payments to contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
• Manage accounts receivable and monitor outstanding balances
• Create and send invoices when required
• Track rental and leasing income across company-owned properties
• Record property-related operating expenses, maintenance costs, utilities, taxes, insurance, and other expenses
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other financial accounts monthly
• Reconcile transactions between QuickBooks, Xero, bank accounts, and supporting documentation
• Maintain an accurate Chart of Accounts appropriate for construction and real estate operations
• Assist with setting up new properties, projects, entities, vendors, and accounts within the accounting system
• Track construction draws, project funding, deposits, and development expenditures
• Assist with construction loan and lender reporting requirements
• Maintain records related to property acquisitions, development costs, completed projects, sales, and rental properties
• Track deposits, closing-related expenses, and other financial activity associated with property transactions
• Maintain accurate fixed asset and capital expenditure records
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, and project-level reports
• Provide leadership with financial reports showing project costs, budgets, profitability, and cash position
• Review financial records for missing transactions, duplicate entries, incorrect classifications, and other discrepancies
• Clean up and correct historical bookkeeping and accounting records when necessary
• Maintain organized financial documentation including invoices, contracts, receipts, statements, and vendor records
• Maintain contractor and vendor information and assist with 1099 preparation
• Assist with payroll-related accounting and labor cost allocation when applicable
• Coordinate with CPAs, tax professionals, lenders, and other financial professionals
• Prepare organized year-end financial records for tax preparation
• Maintain strong internal controls and accurate financial processes
• Perform additional accounting, real estate, construction, and financial responsibilities as assigned

Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to shape the HR function of a rapidly growing BPO. Work closely with a team of industry leaders who have successfully scaled BPOs in the past. Career growth and development opportunities.