Construction Accountant – Electrical Subcontracting, Foundation ERP

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. Perform commercial electrical quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • South Africa, PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial electrical estimation and take-offs, with proficiency in Foundation ERP for project administration and financial processes. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing multiple priorities and ensuring accurate job costing and billing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Electrical EstimationFoundation ERP ProficiencyAccounts Payable/Receivable ExperienceJob Costing in ConstructionMicrosoft Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Electrical Quantity Take-OffsBid Package PreparationCost Inputs AnalysisJob Cost Information MaintenanceVendor CoordinationInvoice TrackingPurchase Order ProcessingFinancial ReportingJob Documentation ManagementCost Transfers and Corrections

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-Directed Follow-UpAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Foundation ERPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft 365

Industry Keywords

Construction Project AdministrationCommercial Electrical EstimationBid AnalysisJob Tracking LogsVendor Statement Reconciliation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform commercial electrical quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications
Assist with preparing and organizing bid packages
Review plans and specifications to identify scope, materials, labor, and cost inputs
Maintain estimate files, bid logs, and supporting documentation
Coordinate with project managers and estimators to ensure accurate, complete, timely bids
Track bid results and assist with post-bid analysis and follow-up
Support project managers and leadership across active projects
Set up new projects and maintain project information in Foundation ERP
Maintain electronic project files and documentation
Create and maintain project, work order, and job tracking logs
Assist with purchase orders and vendor coordination
Track invoices, purchase orders, material purchases, and job documentation
Enter vendor invoices and routine accounting transactions in Foundation ERP
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
Prepare and enter customer billing and apply customer payments
Review invoices for job and cost-code allocation
Maintain job-cost information and assist with cost transfers and corrections
Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies
Assist with job-cost, billing, AP/AR, and internal financial reports
Work with project managers, field operations, vendors, and company leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience with commercial electrical estimation and take-offs
Foundation ERP experience/proficiency is a hard requirement
Prior experience in construction project administration, coordination, or accounting
Experience with AP, AR, billing, purchase orders, and job costing in a construction environment
Strong Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Self-directed ability to follow up on outstanding items and complete tasks
Updated resume required
Short Loom video (1 to 2 minutes) introducing yourself and describing commercial electrical estimating and Foundation ERP experience
Only candidates submitting a Loom video advance to the next hiring stage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy
Observance of Holidays per company guidelines
100% remote setup
Paid in USD, bi-monthly (every 15th and 30th)
Availability during US business hours
High-ownership role with direct impact on bid accuracy, project coordination, and financial reporting quality