About this opportunity
Gilbane Building Company lists this Construction Accountant opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nAre you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Construction Accountant 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.
nnWho are we?
nAs 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!
nWe 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.
nnWho Are You?
nYou 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.
nYour core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
nnWhat’s in it for you?
nGilbane 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.
nResponsibilities
n Provides accounting support for project management teams
Prepare and process owner pay applications and related billing documentation
Reviews Work in Process (WIP) on assigned projects and thoroughly understands and explains variances and balances
Ensures overall compliance with accounting policies and procedures
Support a Senior Project Accountant in managing project-level financial reporting and documentation
Process and track accounts payable and receivables, ensuring timely payments and collections
Prepare, submit, and monitor vendor payments in coordination with project teams and clients
Manges contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, Files, and Co Policies
Conduct timely and accurate review of requisitions and lien waivers
Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally & externally
Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to ad hoc financial activities as needed
n nnQualifications
nEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
n BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
5+ years with CM or General Contractor organization
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
n nnKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
n Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Proficient in CMiC - Preferred
Understanding of the overall project execution process, including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost and project profitability familiarity with the GIG process
Familiarity with construction and pricing components
Familiarity with construction industry insurance products
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 identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions
n nnnGilbane 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.
nnGilbane 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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
nnNote to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
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