Project Accountant
About The Position
Gilbane is seeking an Accountant to support accounting staff with technical compliance and production work. The role is primarily office-based, with travel to project job sites to meet with project teams and subcontractors. The Accountant I position is an entry-level role in the Business Unit Accounting job family, with opportunities to grow in title, compensation, and responsibility. Employees work alongside experienced professionals who provide mentorship and can access career training through Gilbane University to develop leadership and technical skills. Gilbane is a family-owned construction management company with 45 offices. The company emphasizes a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and values integrity, caring, teamwork, toughmindedness, dedication to excellence, discipline, loyalty, and entrepreneurship. Salary is determined by factors including location, skills, education, and experience. In Boston, the salary range is $65,000–$80,000, plus benefits and a retirement program. Candidates offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0–6 years of experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to communicate effectively, listen to understand, and clearly convey information to different audiences.
- Ability to act inclusively, show empathy, treat others with respect and dignity, and leverage diverse perspectives and capabilities.
- Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternative solutions.
- Ability to adapt to change, explore its rationale, try new approaches, and collaborate with others.
- Ability to demonstrate passion and commitment, deliver business outcomes, and take individual ownership and accountability.
- Ability to identify opportunities for improved ways of working that produce value-added, unique, and differentiated solutions.
- Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered a position.
Responsibilities
- Assist with pay applications.
- Track and review receivables.
- Review and process accounts payable.
- Ensure overall compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Provide accounting support for on-site project management teams.
- Assist with payroll functions, including adjustments and closings.
Benefits
- Competitive health and welfare benefits.
- Generous profit-sharing/401(k) plan.
- Training and professional development through Gilbane University.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Opportunities for career growth in title, compensation, and responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
