Senior Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, and 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
• Supervises interns
• Serves as an Independent Accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• 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 conveying information clearly
• Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for a solution
• Demonstrated agility and adaptability by maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change
• Passion and commitment to deliver on business outcomes; ability to create a sense of individual ownership and accountability
• Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique, and differentiated solutions

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.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan.

We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.