Remote Plant Accountant Jobs
Remote Plant Accountant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed manufacturing, food processing, and industrial companies that manage multi-site operations without requiring on-site finance staff. Employers hiring remotely right now include Augmentis, REA SERVICES, and Jackson Hewitt. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
- Augmentis28A
- REA SERVICES10
- Jackson Hewitt9
- Saint-Gobain6
- AECOM4
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Energy
- Law & Legal Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote plant accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Hands-on experience with cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
- CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure
- Experience preparing and analyzing manufacturing variance reports
- Working knowledge of inventory valuation methods including FIFO and weighted average
Tips for Your Remote Plant Accountant Job Search
Demonstrate async reporting skills upfront
Remote plant accountant employers want to know you can deliver cost variance reports and month-end close packages without real-time check-ins. Include specific examples in your resume of work completed independently across time zones or on distributed teams.
Highlight ERP proficiency for remote roles
Remote plant accountant roles depend on your ability to pull data and close books inside systems like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite without on-site IT support. Name the ERP platforms you've used and describe what you actually did inside them.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote plant accountant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Prepare cost accounting scenarios for interviews
Remote plant accountant interviews often run entirely over video and lean heavily on scenario questions about inventory reconciliation, absorption costing, and production variance analysis. Practice walking through a specific example from your work before the call.
Remote Plant Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote plant accountant job?
Remote plant accountant roles go to candidates who can close the books, reconcile inventory variances, and flag cost discrepancies without anyone looking over their shoulder. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication for async teams, and hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. A history of working independently on cost reporting or month-end close gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote plant accountants?
Remote plant accountant roles are posted by Augmentis, REA SERVICES, and Jackson Hewitt and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first manufacturers, distributed food and beverage producers, and multi-site industrial companies are among the most active hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote plant accountant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level plant accountant roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage cost accounting workflows independently from day one. Smaller remote-first manufacturers and distributed consumer goods companies are more likely to hire entry-level candidates. Showing proficiency in ERP software, completing relevant coursework in cost accounting, and demonstrating strong written communication helps open doors when direct experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote plant accountant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prefer a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, but some will hire candidates who demonstrate strong hands-on cost accounting skills, ERP system fluency, and a verifiable record of accurate variance analysis and reporting. For remote roles especially, showing you can deliver clean, timely work without supervision often matters as much as the credential itself.
Which industries hire the most remote plant accountants?
Most remote plant accountant openings sit in Chemicals & Materials, Distribution & Wholesale, and Energy, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed finance teams to manage cost tracking and reporting across multiple production sites without centralizing staff in one location.
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