Project Accountant II

Accountant IIAre 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 an Accountant II that is a mid-level professional capable of fulfilling the project accounting and project financial forecasting requirements of small to mid-sized jobs, 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 meeting with the project teams and subcontractors.As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.ResponsibilitiesManages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, Files, and Co PoliciesConducts timely and accurate review of requisitions and lien waiversSets up and properly formats project financial forecasts to meet both the internal team and client reporting needsManages monthly project forecast meetings and maintains accurate ETCs for labor and expensesEnsures timely management of accounts receivable and payablesManages the project financial closeout processDevelops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externallyAssists with the development of contract abstractsAssists with internal and external audits while responding as directedReviews Work in Process (WIP) on assigned projects and thoroughly understands and explains variances and balancesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field3-8 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Excel and WordAbility to learn construction management and payment management softwareKnowledge of the overall project execution process including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitabilityKnowledge of construction industry insurance products and construction pricing componentsAbility to communicate effectively, listens to understand, and can clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the messageActs 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 motivationAbility to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for a solutionDemonstrates 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 successfulAbility to show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes; ability to create a sense of individual ownership and accountabilityAbility to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutionsSalary 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. This ranges from $65,000.00-$95,000.00 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. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.