Construction Accountant

Gilliatte General Contractors•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 helps ensure the financial success of complex construction projects, partnering closely with project managers and operations teams. Responsibilities span AIA billing, job costing, accounts payable, project accounting, general accounting, and backup payroll support. The ideal candidate has construction accounting experience and works accurately and in an organized manner in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, contracting, or another project-based industry.
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

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.
Work with project managers to obtain supporting documentation and submit billings on time.
Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections.
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 decisions.
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.
Provide backup for weekly payroll processing.
Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as needed.