Project Accountant I
About The Position
Gilbane is seeking an Accountant I to assist the accounting staff in technical aspects of compliance and production work. This role will sit primarily in the office, but travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 0-3 years of experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- 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 show passion and commitment while delivering 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
Responsibilities
- Assists with pay applications
- Tracks and reviews receivables
- Reviews and processes accounts payable
- Ensures overall compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Provides accounting support for on-site project management teams
- Assists with payroll functions, including adjustments and closings
Benefits
- competitive health and welfare benefits
- generous profit-sharing/401k plan
- multi-dimensional training opportunities
- award-winning Gilbane University for leadership and technical skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
