Remote Construction Accountant & Electrical Estimator

Overseas (United States); Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 988,000 - 1,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

USD paid bi-monthly

Paid time off

Holidays

100% remote setup

US business hours

Job summary

Overseas seeks a Construction Accountant with commercial electrical estimating experience to support a fast-moving construction management firm operating across multiple states. The role focuses on commercial electrical estimation and take-offs, with responsibility for project administration and accounting support.

Foundation ERP is a hard requirement; candidates without Foundation ERP experience will not be considered. This remote role expects US business hours and offers USD compensation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial electrical estimation and take-offs is essential.
• Foundation ERP experience is required; without it you will not be considered.
• Experience in construction project administration, coordination, or accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical quantity take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Assist with preparing and organizing bid packages for commercial electrical projects.
• Review plans to identify scope, materials, labor, and cost inputs for estimates.
• Maintain organized estimate files, bid logs, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure bids are accurate and submitted on time.
• Track bid results and assist with post-bid analysis.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Take-offs

Foundation ERP

Accounts payable/receivable

Project coordination

Microsoft Excel

Multitasking

Tools

Foundation ERP

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overseas seeks a Construction Accountant with commercial electrical estimating experience to support a fast-moving construction management firm operating across multiple states. The role focuses on commercial electrical estimation and take-offs, with responsibility for project administration and accounting support.

Foundation ERP is a hard requirement; candidates without Foundation ERP experience will not be considered. This remote role expects US business hours and offers USD compensation.