Senior Accountant | Construction at Elevate and Delegate

, , Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

1600.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Month-End Close, Reporting, Job-Cost Hygiene, Cash Flow Analysis, Advanced Excel, QuickBooks Desktop, Payroll, Variance Analysis, Python, Data Automation, Client Communication, Documentation Standards, Collections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to lead A/R, invoicing, and month-end close, review junior staff output, and elevate reporting quality. This role will also be responsible for tightening job-cost hygiene, speeding the close, and producing analysis that improves cash flow and profitability. Accounts Receivable & Billing Own progress/milestone billing; prepare invoices with backup; coordinate approvals and submission. Maintain AR aging; drive collections cadence/dispute resolution; cash application and lockbox posting. Track retainage, lien waivers, and sales tax (where applicable). Month-End Close & Reporting Prepare/review bank/credit card and balance-sheet reconciliations (prepaids, accruals, payroll liabilities). Maintain fixed assets and depreciation; assist with WIP/percent-complete metrics. Post closing entries; deliver draft financials, BvA, and variance commentary within 7 business days. Controls, Review & Process Review QBD Payroll runs and mappings (items, job/class codes, fringes) and the payroll liability roll-forward. Review certified payroll/union packages; enforce documentation standards and cut-off controls. Strengthen job-cost coding and COA consistency; improve accrual practices. Build repeatable templates and simple automations to reduce manual effort. Analysis & Automation (Plus) Use advanced Excel (INDEX/XMATCH, SUMIFS, Pivots, Power Query) for data shaping and reconciliation. (Preferred) Light Python for recurring data cleanup/validation, CSV merges, or report generation. Systems: QuickBooks Desktop (with Payroll), Ramp, Microsoft Excel (advanced) / Power Query, Google Sheets, (Python nice-to-have) Success in 30/60/90 Days 30: Controls AR aging; standardizes billing packs; completes first close with reviewed reconciliations. 60: Close delivered in ≤7 business days; recon/roll-forward schedules in place; collections velocity improves. 90: Monthly variance analysis and cash-forecast inputs delivered; junior output timely with fewer review notes. Must-Have Qualifications 4–6+ years accounting with construction experience strongly preferred. Strong QuickBooks Desktop mastery (jobs/classes, items, subledgers, closing workflows) and working knowledge of QBD Payroll impacts on GL and liabilities. Proven A/R ownership and month-end close; confident with complex reconciliations. Advanced Excel required; Power Query preferred. Excellent English communication and documentation habits. Nice-to-Haves AIA billing (G702/G703), WIP/POC familiarity, union/prevailing wage exposure. QuickBooks Time (TSheets) experience. Basic scripting (Python) for ETL/reporting; BI handoff experience. Client Relationship : You will be directly working with the client. This means that you will communicate with the client, provide services, and address any client-related matters independently. Payments : All payments for your services will be handled by the client. Elevate and Delegate is not involved in processing your payroll. Your salary will directly go to you. Vacation Leaves and Holidays : While we may have recommendations or guidelines regarding vacation leaves and holidays, the decision is entirely at the discretion of the client. You are expected to align your schedule with the client’s business needs and any specific policies or preferences they may have in this regard. Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Minimum 4-hour overlap with 9:00–5:00 ET Salary Range: $1,300 - $1,600 per month

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will lead accounts receivable, invoicing, and month-end close processes while reviewing junior staff output to enhance reporting quality. This role also focuses on improving job-cost hygiene and producing analyses that enhance cash flow and profitability.