Construction Accountant

Gilbane Building Company • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Construction Accountant, a mid-level professional 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. The position will primarily be office-based, with travel to project job sites for meetings with project teams and subcontractors. Gilbane is a Top-10 ENR Contractor, a family-owned business established in 1870, with 45 offices nationwide. They are committed to delivering projects safely and on-time, building diverse facilities such as schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and sports arenas. Gilbane is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and encourages applications even if past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification.

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 5+ years with CM or General Contractor organization
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• 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, 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
• Ability to solve 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
• Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in CMiC

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 Co Policies
• Conduct timely and accurate review of requisitions and lien waivers
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally & externally
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to ad hoc financial activities as needed

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
• Opportunity to build leadership and technical skills
• Opportunity to learn new industry skills every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level