Hunt St

construction

Accountantookkeeper/GeneralAdminSupport(Buildertrend)

A$2–2k Chicago, Illinois, United States; Houston, Texas, United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Accountantookkeeper/General Admin Support (Buildertrend) at Hunt St. Skills: Accounting, Bookkeeping, General Admin Support. Take full ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration. Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce duplication and back-and-forth by ensuring all records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready; Prepare and lodge quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS) accurately and on time, ensuring GST, PAYG withholding, and other obligations are correctly reported; Improve workflow efficiency between internal operations and external accountants; Assist in maintaining financial visibility across active projects; Support accurate and timely progress invoicing aligned with project milestones; Assist in streamlining internal processes to reduce operational friction; Help transition the business from reactive financial management to a structured, scalable system; Take initiative in owning and improving finance and admin functions end-to-end

Industry & Context.

construction
Problems you'll solve

solution-oriented mindset; Identify inefficiencies and proactively recommend improvements

Eligibility Requirements

Philippines-based candidates, Independent Contractor Agreement, Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work, Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting support, working knowledge of Xero and job costing processes, Ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities, High attention to detail and accuracy in financial work, Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with initiative, Comfortable working directly with business owners in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

construction industry experience highly desirable, Buildertrend experience

What You'll Do.

Take full ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

Reconcile bank transactions and maintain accurate

up-to-date financial records

Own and execute the full end-of-month (EOM) process including bank reconciliations

payables/receivables close-off

and management accounts

Prepare and lodge quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS) accurately and on time

Manage and maintain accounting records using Xero

and financial tracking across multiple construction projects

Assist in maintaining financial visibility across active projects

Improve workflow efficiency between internal operations and external accountants

Track project budgets

Coordinate with operations to ensure accurate cost allocation using Buildertrend

Support accurate and timely progress invoicing aligned with project milestones

Provide general administrative support to the leadership team and operations

Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers as compare and present options clearly to the team for decision-making

Set up and manage supplier and subcontractor accounts

including onboarding documentation

and contact management

Provide general team support including scheduling

and ad-hoc tasks as directed by the leadership team

Manage supplier communication

and finance-related admin tasks

Assist in streamlining internal processes to reduce operational friction

Support scheduling and coordination of finance-related workflows where required

Maintain and update the Buildertrend CRM

ensuring prospective and existing client records

and follow-up tasks are kept current and accurate

Support the nurturing of prospective clients through timely follow-up coordination

sending proposals or information as directed

and tracking pipeline status in Buildertrend

Assist in maintaining relationships with existing clients by supporting communication touchpoints

coordinating satisfaction follow-ups

and ensuring client records reflect current project status

Identify inefficiencies and proactively recommend improvements

Help transition the business from reactive financial management to a structured

Take initiative in owning and improving finance and admin functions end-to-end

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

liaise with the external AU-based accountant for year-end tax and compliance only; coordinate with operations to ensure accurate cost allocation using Buildertrend; present options clearly to the team for decision-making; provide general team support including scheduling, document management, correspondence, and ad-hoc tasks as directed by the leadership team; support scheduling and coordination of finance-related workflows where required

Communication Scope

supplier communication

Process & Methodology

job costing, project budgets, costs, profitability, cost allocation, progress invoicing, Buildertrend CRM, pipeline status tracking

Full Job Description

**​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates** **Job Role:** Accountant/Bookkeeper/General Admin Support **Compensation range:** $1,500 - $2,000 AUD Monthly **Engagement type:** Independent Contractor Agreement **Work Schedule:** This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9:00AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time. **Who We Are:** At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home. **Who The Client Is:** The client is a growing Australian residential and light commercial construction business known for delivering quality builds with a strong focus on detail, efficiency, and client satisfaction. **Role Overview:** We are seeking a proactive and experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper/ General Admin Support professional to take full ownership of the finance and administrative function within a growing construction business operating across residential and light commercial projects. The business is currently experiencing inefficiencies due to a heavily reactive outsourced accounting setup, resulting in double handling and significant time being spent by the founders on finance and admin tasks each week. This role is designed to centralize and streamline all financial operations, improve accuracy, and provide full operational support across the business. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident in owning end-to-end bookkeeping and admin processes with minimal supervision. **Key Responsibilities: ** End-to-End Accounting & Bookkeeping Support * Take full ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration * Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes * Reconcile bank transactions and ma

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