Senior Project Accountant
About The Position
Gilbane is seeking a Senior Project Accountant, a mid-level professional capable of fulfilling the project accounting and project financial forecasting requirements of multiple mid-sized and/or large projects. This role involves day-to-day interface with project management, client, and subcontractor personnel. The position is primarily office-based, but travel to project job sites may be required for meetings. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with a long history of shaping communities and a commitment to delivering projects safely and on-time. The company values diversity, inclusion, and authenticity, encouraging applications even if experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 6-10 years of experience
- 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, 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 reviews 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
- Evaluates change management for reporting inconsistencies
- Ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables
- Manages the project financial closeout process
- Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
- Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
- Reviews and understands cost proposals
- Understands and manages various contract types and delivery methods
- Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly Work in Process (WIP) process
- Stretches assignments as needed by the business such as overseeing one accountant
- Acts as an Independent Accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
- Supervises interns
- Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
Benefits
- Competitive health and welfare benefits
- Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
- Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
