Senior Accountant
Company: Gilbane
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides
extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Senior
Accountant who is a mid-level professional capable of fulfilling
the project accounting and project forecasting requirements of
multiple mid-sized projects or a singular large project, including
day-to-day interface with project management, client and contractor
personnel, while overseeing and developing junior level accounting
staff. This role will sit primarily in the an office but travel to
the project job sites may be required for meetings with the project
teams and subcontractors.
Who are we?
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.
Who Are You?
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.
What's in it for you?
The Senior Accountant is considered a mid-level position within our
Business Unit Accounting job family. By joining the company at this
level, you have opportunity to grow in title, compensation, and
responsibility. You will work with a team of experienced
professionals that will provide initial training and guidance, and
long-term partnership. Additionally, Gilbane offers employees
multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of
resources. You will be able to enroll in trainings through our
award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical
skills.
Manage contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, Files, and Co
Policies
Produce timely and accurate requisitions and lien waivers
Format and set-up project forecast to meet both internal and client
reporting needs
Manage monthly project forecast meetings and maintain accurate ETC
for labor and expense
Ensure timely management of accounts receivable and payables
Manage the project financial closeout
Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both
internally & externally
Review and understand cost proposals
Understand and manage various contract types and delivery
methods
Train and mentor Accountants
Assist the Accounting Manager or Controller with monthly WIP
process
Act as independent accountant during project forecast meetings to
mitigate financial risk
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
7-10 years with CM or General Contractor organization working on
larger complex construction projects and/or joint ventures
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Proficient in CMiC
Understanding of the overall project execution process, including
budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated
cost and project profitability
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.
Note 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.
Tracking Code: 2023-7618
Name: Gilbane Building Company
External Company URL: http://www.gilbaneco.com/
Street: 374 Delaware Avenue
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