WFH Construction Accounting Specialist

BruntWork; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Health Insurance Coverage for eligible

Job summary

BruntWork seeks a detail-driven Construction Accounting Specialist to manage full-cycle accounting across AR, AP, and union payroll for our client. You will prepare progress billings, perform collections follow-ups, and ensure timely invoicing in CMiC.

The role requires hands-on construction accounting experience, strong Excel and Windows skills, and collaboration with project managers, suppliers, and clients to keep audit-ready ledgers and support month-end closings.

Qualifications

• Full-cycle construction accounting experience (AP, AR, Payroll, month-end close).
• Windows OS computer required.
• Advanced MS Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• MS 365 apps (Outlook, Word, Teams) and SharePoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer invoices and progress billings daily, review contract terms and holdbacks.
• Follow up with customers 7 days post-invoice to ensure billing accuracy.
• Log daily bank transactions, coordinate with AP for subcontractor payments, and perform collections outreach.
• Generate weekly collection reports to support cash flow forecasting and reconcile AR sub-ledgers.
• Perform full-cycle AP with 3-way matching in CMiC; reconcile credit cards and review payment requisitions.
• Prepare payroll for unionized employees; audit timesheets for compliance and ROEs.
• Prepare provincial tax remittances (GST, PST, RST), union reports, and CMiC asset depreciation.

Skills

Construction accounting

Excel proficiency

Month-end close

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

CMiC

Timberline

Sage 300 CRE

Jonas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-driven Construction Accounting Specialist to manage full-cycle accounting operations across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and union payroll. In this role, you will prepare progress billings, conduct collections follow-ups, execute 3‑way invoice matching, and handle provincial tax remittances within CMiC software. You will also collaborate with project managers, suppliers, and clients to maintain audit‑ready ledgers and assist with month‑end closes. This position requires hands‑on construction accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a reliable Windows OS setup.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST [Manitoba, Canada Time], with 30 minutes unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow Management:

  • Prepare customer invoices and progress billings daily, reviewing contract terms, PST rules, and holdback percentages.

  • Follow up with customers 7 days post-invoice submission to confirm billing accuracy and clear payment barriers.

  • Process and log daily incoming bank transactions, notify Accounts Payable to facilitate subcontractor disbursements, and conduct collections outreach every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

  • Generate weekly collection reports to support cash flow forecasting and reconcile AR sub-ledgers.

• Accounts Payable, Union Payroll & Asset Ledger:

  • Perform full-cycle AP functions, executing 3‑way matching of invoices to purchase orders and entering details into CMiC.

  • Reconcile corporate credit cards, review weekly/monthly payment requisitions, and compile AP backup documentation for progress billings.

  • Process weekly full-cycle payroll for unionized employees, auditing timesheets for union compliance, overtime, terminations, ROEs, and banked time.

  • Prepare provincial tax remittances (GST, PST, RST), union reports, annual T4 reconciliations, and maintain the CMiC asset depreciation module.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Full-cycle construction accounting experience (AP, AR, Payroll, and Month-End Close).

• Must have a Windows OS computer.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced formulas, VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams) and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the CPA program is a strong asset.

• Experience with Construction Accounting ERP: CMiC (Highly Preferred) or similar systems (Timberline, Sage 300 CRE, Jonas).

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home

• Immediate hiring

• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations