Remote Job Cost Accountant Jobs
Remote job cost accountant jobs are open across construction, real estate development, government contracting, and manufacturing at remote-first firms and distributed accounting teams, from entry-level project accounting roles to senior job cost managers overseeing multi-project portfolios. Employers hiring remotely right now include REA SERVICES, Jackson Hewitt, and Sargent & Lundy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to manage day-to-day accounting operations, job costing, project billing, payroll, and collections for our NYC-based construction company.
The ideal candidate has hands-on construction accounting experience and is proficient in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. You will work closely with project managers, clients, vendors, and company leadership to ensure accurate financial records, timely payments, and efficient accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Accounting & Cash Management
- Manage daily bank and credit card transactions in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise.
- Record incoming client payments and deposits.
- Monitor cash balances, account activity, and potential fraud.
- Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile transactions.
Purchasing & Accounts Payable
- Create purchase orders and process vendor invoices.
- Prepare weekly check and ACH payments.
- Track outstanding payables and coordinate with vendors.
AIA Construction Requisitions for Payment & Invoicing
Construction requisitions are standardized, industry-wide documents used to request, track, and certify progress payments throughout a construction project.
- Prepare and submit monthly construction requisitions using AIA Forms G702/G703.
- Track project billing, retainage balances, and outstanding payments.
- Coordinate with project managers and clients regarding billing and payment approvals.
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Monitor A/R aging reports and outstanding balances.
- Communicate with clients regarding pending and overdue payments.
- Issue monthly statements and request release of final retainage.
Weekly Payroll
- Collect and review employee timesheets.
- Process weekly payroll and resolve discrepancies.
Job Costing & Monthly Reporting
- Track project expenses, budgets, and change orders.
- Maintain job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports.
- Prepare monthly cash flow, job costing, and spending analysis reports.
- Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit cards monthly.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Communicate with senior management regarding daily business operations.
- Correspond with clients, vendors, and project managers.
- Track tasks, deadlines, and outstanding accounting items.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise experience.
- Construction or general contracting accounting experience.
- Knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, change orders, and retainage.
- Experience preparing AIA construction requisitions (G702/G703).
- Experience with accounts payable, receivable, collections, and weekly payroll.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Solution-oriented, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and follow established company systems and procedures.
- Collaborative team player who enjoys working with a close-knit team.
Pay Range: 83k-93k Annually
Location: Remote | Prefer Candidates Located on East Coast
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $83,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- QuickBooks Desktop : 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
- REA SERVICES10
- Jackson Hewitt9
- Sargent & Lundy6
- Lockheed Martin3
- RTX2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote job cost accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in job costing or construction accounting software such as Sage, Viewpoint, or CMiC
- Experience preparing and analyzing WIP schedules and cost-to-complete reports
- Knowledge of percentage-of-completion and completed-contract revenue recognition methods
- CPA, CMA, or CCIFP certification preferred for senior-level roles
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and variance analysis formulas
Tips for Your Remote Job Cost Accountant Job Search
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote job cost employers care about written clarity. Include a brief summary on your resume of how you've reported cost variances or WIP status to project managers in writing. Concrete examples of async updates beat vague claims about being a team player.
Highlight your construction ERP proficiency
Remote hiring managers for job cost roles screen for hands-on experience with Sage 300, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, or Procore. Name the specific modules you've used, such as job cost reporting, subcontract management, or change order tracking, so your resume clears automated filters immediately.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote job cost accountant openings from contractors, developers, and construction-tech firms across the U.S. in one place. Applying within the first few days of a posting going live significantly improves your chances of reaching a hiring manager before the role fills.
Prepare cost variance scenarios for your interview
Remote job cost interviews lean heavily on situational questions about over-budget projects and WIP reconciliation. Walk in ready to describe a real example where you identified a cost discrepancy, traced it to its source, and communicated the finding to a project team without being in the same office.
Remote Job Cost Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote job cost accountant job?
Target companies that already run distributed finance teams, such as construction-tech firms, government contractors, and real estate developers with properties in multiple states. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clean async written communication, and hands-on experience with job costing software like Sage 300, Viewpoint, or CMiC. Candidates who can document cost variance analysis and WIP schedule preparation in their resume have a clear edge over generalists.
Which companies hire remote job cost accountants?
Employers currently hiring remote job cost accountants include REA SERVICES, Jackson Hewitt, and Sargent & Lundy, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The majority are remote-first construction-tech companies, multi-state contractors, and real estate development firms that run distributed finance and project accounting teams.
Can you get a remote job cost accountant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage project cost tracking independently from day one without in-office oversight. Your best path is through smaller remote-first contractors or property developers who hire junior project accountants. Showing proficiency in Sage, QuickBooks, or Procore, combined with an accounting internship or relevant coursework, can open the door when direct experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote job cost accountant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers list a bachelor's in accounting or finance as preferred rather than required, particularly at smaller contractors and development firms. What carries more weight is demonstrated experience with job costing workflows, WIP schedules, and cost-to-complete reporting. A strong portfolio of project accounting work or proficiency in construction ERP systems can substitute for a four-year degree at a range of remote employers.
Which industries hire the most remote job cost accountants?
Most remote job cost accountant openings sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their project portfolios are geographically distributed, making centralized on-site accounting teams impractical compared to distributed specialists embedded in finance functions.
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