Project Accountant
Responsibilities
- Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, and policies
- Conducts timely and accurate review of requisitions and lien waivers
- Sets up and properly formats project financial forecasts to meet both internal team and client reporting needs
- Maintains accuracy of ETCs for labor and expenses
- Manages monthly project forecast meetings and ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables
- Manages the project financial closeout process
- Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
- Affords assistance with the development of contract abstracts
- Affords assistance with internal and external audits while responding as directed
- Reviews Work in Process (WIP) on assigned projects and thoroughly understands and explains variances and balances
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 0-8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Knowledge of construction management and payment management software
- Knowledge of the overall project execution process including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
- Knowledge of construction industry insurance products and construction pricing components
- Effective communication skills, listening to understand, and clear conveying information based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
- Acts inclusively by ensuring actions and behaviors are respectful, shows empathy and treats others with dignity; leveraging capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation
- Solves problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for a solution
- Demonstrates agility and adaptability by maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
- Shows passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes; ability to create a sense of individual ownership and accountability
- Identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions
Pay
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Maryland, this ranges from $58,000.00-$85,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
Benefits
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
Company Information
We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.
Application Instructions
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
About the Role
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!