Remote Junior Project Accountant: Fast Track to Growth

Overseas (United States); Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 985,000 - 1,314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

USD pay bi-monthly

Paid Time Off

Holidays

100% remote setup

Job summary

Overseas is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to support the project team across multifamily and commercial construction. You will record project costs, billings, change orders, and manage purchases and expense reports while assisting with budgets and monthly close tasks.

This role is designed for growth; you will learn construction accounting from a senior accountant, report to them, and take on more ownership within 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• 1–2 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.
• 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 and support daily/weekly/monthly close tasks.
• Help with budget management and flag variances and discrepancies early.
• Collaborate with accounting team members to support department goals.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc project analysis as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

QuickBooks Contractor Pro

Job description

Overseas is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to support the project team across multifamily and commercial construction. You will record project costs, billings, change orders, and manage purchases and expense reports while assisting with budgets and monthly close tasks.

This role is designed for growth; you will learn construction accounting from a senior accountant, report to them, and take on more ownership within 6–12 months.