Construction Accountant

Gilliatte General Contractors Inc•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Gilliatte General Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant to support the financial operations of its growing construction company. The role works in a project-driven environment and contributes to the financial success of complex construction projects. The accountant manages AIA billing, job costing, accounts payable, project accounting, and payroll backup support while partnering closely with project managers and operations teams. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is full-time.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, contracting, or other project-based industries.
Hands-on experience with AIA billing, job costing, and accounts payable.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Strongly preferred experience with construction accounting software.
Understanding of retainage, change orders, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Experience supporting project managers, superintendents, and field operations teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit monthly AIA billing applications, progress billings, and customer invoices.
Track contract values, change orders, retainage, and project billing status.
Partner with project managers to obtain supporting documentation and ensure timely billing submissions.
Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections activities.
Maintain accurate job cost records across multiple projects.
Review labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs for proper allocation and reporting.
Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
Prepare and analyze job cost reports to support management decision-making.
Process vendor invoices and subcontractor payments accurately and on schedule.
Match invoices to purchase orders and assign appropriate job cost and general ledger coding.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies.
Support lien waiver administration, vendor compliance requirements, and payment tracking.
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
Support audits and financial reporting requirements.
Serve as a backup for weekly payroll processing.
Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as needed.