Senior Accountant – Homebuilding & Construction

Dynamics ATS; Philippines; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DOXA is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Philippines to join our construction accounting team. You will manage general ledger accuracy, support month-end close, and ensure integrity of financial reporting for residential construction projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and percentage of completion, with experience in construction software and advanced Excel. This is a remote-friendly full-time position working with international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years relevant accounting experience with revenue recognition in residential construction/homebuilding.
• GAAP knowledge and construction accounting principles (job costing and percentage of completion).
• Experience with construction accounting software: Sage, Timberline, Newstar, JD Edwards or similar; multiple platforms preferred.
• Advanced Excel: large datasets, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial models.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; independent work ethic and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and deferrals, and review GL accounts for discrepancies.
• Review HUD/ALTA closings and job cost summaries with variance explanations for leadership."
• Reconcile construction loan accounts across banks; ensure accurate draws and repayments.
• Contribute to accounting policy development and internal controls; support external audits.
• Prepare monthly related party rebills for payroll and benefits; support project managers and junior staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting

Job costing

Percentage of completion

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel (advanced)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CMA/ACCA (nice to have)

Tools

Sage

Timberline

Newstar

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

Philippines

Full Time Senior Accountant – Homebuilding & Construction

Our Company

At DOXA, we are dedicated to connecting businesses with top-tier talent across various industries. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that drive exceptional outsourcing services, enabling companies to expand their teams and grow their operations seamlessly. What sets DOXA apart is our commitment to fostering a vibrant and supportive team culture. Join us and be part of a culture that prioritizes your happiness and well-being, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.

The Role:

We're seeking a Senior Accountant. This role is designed for someone with strong construction accounting rigor who can manage general ledger accuracy, support month-end close, and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. You'll play a key role in construction accounting, revenue management, and internal controls, providing the analytical depth that supports leadership decision-making and organizational financial health.

Location: Must be in The Philippines – Remote.

Environment: Philippines and International Teams.

Language: Advanced English (B2 to C1).

Timezone: Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Philippine Standard Time), follows Philippine holidays.

Contract: Full Time

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with revenue recognition experience in residential construction or homebuilding strongly preferred; CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent certification is a plus but not required.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles, including job costing and percentage of completion method; experience with construction or homebuilding accounting software such as Sage, Timberline, Newstar, JD Edwards, or similar platforms, with multiple platforms preferred; advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including large datasets, pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, and financial models.
• Characteristics: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes; effective written and verbal communication with project managers, procurement, title and mortgage companies, and auditors; able to work independently with strong self-direction while contributing as a supportive team member; takes personal ownership of accuracy and audit readiness; manages fast-paced, deadline-driven close cycles and peak closing seasons with composure.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and cash transactions, and review and analyze general ledger accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete thorough reviews of final closing statements (HUD/ALTA) and job cost summaries, providing variance explanations that give leadership visibility into closing-level profitability.
• Reconcile construction loan accounts across multiple banking institutions, ensuring draws, repayments, and balances are accurately recorded and reconciled in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, and support external audit processes with accurate documentation and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly related party rebills for payroll and benefits, work with project managers and procurement on financial reporting, and provide training and support to junior accounting staff.