Project Accountant II
About The Position
Next 150 Construction, a fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking an Accountant II. This mid-level professional will be responsible for fulfilling the project accounting and project financial forecasting requirements of small to mid-sized jobs. The 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 Building Company is a family-owned business with 45 offices, shaping communities since 1870 and recognized as a Top-10 ENR Contractor. They are committed to delivering projects safely and on-time, building diverse structures like schools, labs, hospitals, and more. Gilbane values inclusivity, empathy, respect, and dignity, fostering a "People First" workplace culture. They encourage applications from candidates whose experience may not perfectly align with every qualification, believing in the potential of diverse candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 3-8 years of experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to learn construction management and payment management software
- Knowledge of the overall project execution process including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
- Knowledge of construction industry insurance products and construction pricing components
- 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
- Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, Files, and Co Policies
- Conducts timely and accurate review of requisitions and lien waivers
- Sets up and properly formats project financial forecasts to meet both the internal team and client reporting needs
- Manages monthly project forecast meetings and maintains accurate ETCs for labor and expenses
- Ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables
- Manages the project financial closeout process
- Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
- Assists with the development of contract abstracts
- Assists with internal and external audits while responding as directed
- Reviews Work in Process (WIP) on assigned projects and thoroughly understands and explains variances and balances
Benefits
- Competitive health and welfare benefits
- Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
- Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
- Opportunity to learn new industry skills every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
