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Gilbane Building · 18 hours ago

Senior Project Accountant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $105K/yr

6+ years exp

Gilbane Building is a Top-10 ENR Contractor committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. The Senior Project Accountant will manage project accounting and financial forecasting for multiple projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and fostering positive relationships with project teams.

Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

AccountingFinancial forecastingProject managementMicrosoft ExcelConstruction management softwareCommunication skillsProblem solvingAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

6-10 years of experience

Or 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

Benefits

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Generous profit-sharing/401k plan

Gilbane University

Company

Gilbane Building

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Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services—from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services— for clients across various markets.

Founded in 1870

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

1001-5000 employees