Remote Junior Project Accountant — Construction Accounting Path

Hire Overseas; Manila; Remote; PHP 1,136,000 - 1,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

USD pay bi-monthly

Paid Time Off

Holidays observed

100% remote setup

US business hours alignment

Job summary

Hire Overseas is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to support the project team for a fast-moving construction management firm with multi-state projects. You will handle project costs, billings, change orders, and related expenses while learning construction accounting under a Senior Project Accountant.

This fully remote role requires US business hours and offers a clear growth path to a full Project Accountant within 6 to 12 months.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in construction or project accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and QuickBooks Contractor Pro.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy on postings, reconciliations, and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the interpersonal skills to work with project teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and ask good questions when you need to.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Available to work full-time during US business hours.

Responsibilities

• Post project costs, billings, and change orders accurately and on time.
• Manage appliance orders and related expense reports.
• Process contractor invoices and change orders with correct job and cost coding.
• Create and submit contractor contracts.
• Prepare project draw packets in AIA G702 and G703 format with all required documentation for review.
• Provide supporting documentation and reporting to substantiate each draw packet.
• Prepare weekly project job cost reports and review them for accuracy before they go out.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support the Senior Project Accountant with daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to keep all data accurate.
• Help with budget management and flag variances and discrepancies early.
• Collaborate with other accounting team members to support department goals.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc project analysis as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

QuickBooks Contractor Pro

Job description

Hire Overseas is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to support the project team for a fast-moving construction management firm with multi-state projects. You will handle project costs, billings, change orders, and related expenses while learning construction accounting under a Senior Project Accountant.

This fully remote role requires US business hours and offers a clear growth path to a full Project Accountant within 6 to 12 months.