Construction Accountant

Gilbane Building Company•Sarasota, FL

7d•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. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor and a family-owned business since 1870, Gilbane has a strong reputation for safely and on-time project delivery, building diverse structures like schools, labs, hospitals, and sports arenas. Gilbane is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and encourages applications even if past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
5+ years with CM or General Contractor organization
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