Senior Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, files, and CO policies
• Conducts timely and accurate reviews of requisitions and lien waivers
• Sets up and properly formats project financial forecasts to meet both the internal team and client reporting needs
• Maintains accuracy of ETCs for labor and expenses
• Evaluates change management for reporting inconsistencies
• Manages accounts receivable and payables
• Manages the project financial closeout process
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
• Counsels and mentors less experienced team members
• Reviews and understands cost proposals
• Understands and manages various contract types and delivery methods
• Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly Work in Process (WIP) process
• Stretches assignments as needed by the business such as overseeing one accountant
• Supervises independent accountants during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
• Supports the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with the monthly WIP process

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
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
Ability to communicate effectively, listens to understand, and can clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
Acts inclusively by ensuring that actions and behaviors are respectful, shows empathy and treats others with dignity; leverages capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation
Demonstrates agility and adaptability by maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change, explores the rationale, tries new approaches, and collaborates 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 6-10 years of experience in project accounting and financial forecasting

Skills

Knowledge of construction management and payment management software
Understanding of various contract types and delivery methods
Ability to manage accounts receivable and payables
Ability to conduct timely and accurate reviews of requisitions and lien waivers
Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally
Ability to coach and mentor less experienced team members
Ability to evaluate change management for reporting inconsistencies
Ability to manage the project financial closeout process
Ability to stretch assignments as needed by the business such as overseeing one accountant
Ability to supervise independent accountants during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk

Benefits

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 Arlington, VA, this ranges from $97,000-$121,000 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full-time position