Sr. Construction Project Accountant

Power Construction$95K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 6-10 years of accounting experience in related fields
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Knowledge of construction project execution and financial management processes

Responsibilities

  • Manage contracts, amendments, and project financial documentation
  • Conduct timely and accurate reviews of requisitions and lien waivers
  • Set up and format project financial forecasts for reporting
  • Lead monthly project forecast meetings and maintain accurate financial records
  • Evaluate change management and reporting inconsistencies
  • Oversee accounts receivable and payables management
  • Coach and mentor junior team members and interns

Benefits

  • Competitive health and welfare benefits
  • Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
  • Investment in employee education through Gilbane University
  • Opportunity for career growth and development
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Next 150 Construction, a  fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Senior Accountant that is a mid-level professional capable of fulfilling the project accounting and project financial forecasting requirements of multiple mid-sized and/or large projects, including day-to-day interface with project management, client and subcontractor personnel. This role will sit primarily in the office but travel to the project job sites may be required for meetings with the project teams and subcontractors.   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 Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field - 6-10 years of experience - Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - 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   Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Missouri this ranges from $95,000.00 -$130,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.   Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.

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