Project Accountant II

Gilbane Building Company • Chicago, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking an Accountant II, a mid-level professional, to fulfill project accounting and financial forecasting requirements for small to mid-sized jobs. This includes daily interaction with project management, clients, and subcontractors. The role primarily involves office work but requires travel to project job sites to meet with project teams and subcontractors. Gilbane, a Top-10 ENR Contractor and family-owned business with 45 offices since 1870, is known for shaping communities and delivering projects safely and on-time. The company is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. The ideal candidate acts inclusively, shows empathy, treats others with respect, listens to understand, conveys information clearly, and is a strong problem solver. They should be adaptable, collaborative, a self-starter, passionate, committed, and demonstrate ownership, driving results and identifying opportunities for improvement. Core values should align with Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

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

• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills
• Opportunity to learn new industry skills every day
• Excellent total compensation package
• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• Investment in employees’ education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees