Budgeting Specialist

Overview

A Budgeting Specialist is needed for remote work in Pakistan. This role supports financial operations and project profitability by combining budgeting and cost-control responsibilities with hands-on accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor project expenses, compare actual costs against budgets, and investigate variances.
• Analyze discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to improve cost control.
• Assist with project cost estimates, factoring in materials, labor, and industry-specific pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and management to ensure accurate financial planning.
• Maintain accurate budget records and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Use QuickBooks to manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare customer invoices, manage billing, and track accounts receivable.
• Process vendor bills, record expenses, and support accounts payable activities.
• Assist with payroll processing, including reviewing timesheets, verifying payroll data, and ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Reconcile accounts and financial transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and support month-end reporting and closing activities.
• Prepare financial summaries and reports to support management decision-making.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in budgeting, cost estimating, accounting, or a related financial role.
• Required: Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
• Practical experience with billing, invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll processing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with financial data.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, commercial flooring, or project-based businesses.
• Familiarity with PlanSwift or other estimating tools.
• Experience with Pipedrive or other CRM systems.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided description.

Location

• Pakistan (Remote)
• This role is remote with a U.S.-based commercial flooring organization serving clients across the U.S. Midwest.