Construction Accountant

About the role

Gilbane is seeking a mid-level Construction Accountant capable of fulfilling the project accounting and project financial forecasting requirements of small to mid-sized jobs. This role involves day-to-day interface with project management, client, and subcontractor personnel. While primarily office-based, the position requires travel to project job sites to meet with project teams and subcontractors.

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices, shaping communities since 1870. The company is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time, offering opportunities to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas, and more. Gilbane fosters a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, encouraging applicants whose experience may not align perfectly with every qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provides accounting support for project management teams
• Prepare and process owner pay applications and related billing documentation
• Reviews Work in Process (WIP) on assigned projects and thoroughly understands and explains variances and balances
• Ensures overall compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Support a Senior Project Accountant in managing project-level financial reporting and documentation
• Process and track accounts payable and receivables, ensuring timely payments and collections
• Prepare, submit, and monitor vendor payments in coordination with project teams and clients
• Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, Files, and Company Policies
• Conduct timely and accurate review of requisitions and lien waivers
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to ad hoc financial activities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years with a Construction Management (CM) or General Contractor organization
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficient in CMiC (Preferred)
• Understanding of the overall project execution process, including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
• Familiarity with the GIG process
• Familiarity with construction and pricing components
• Familiarity with construction industry insurance products
• Ability to communicate effectively, listen to understand, and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience
• Acts inclusively by ensuring actions and behaviors are respectful; shows empathy and treats others with dignity
• Leverages capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation
• Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for a solution
• Demonstrates agility and adaptability by maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change
• Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-added, unique, and differentiated solutions

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn new industry skills daily