Construction Accountant: Project Billing & Costing Pro

Gilliatte General Contractors, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Stable, growing construction company

Job summary

Gilliatte General Contractors, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Accountant to support financial operations for our growing construction company.

This role focuses on AIA billing, job costing, accounts payable, project accounting, and payroll backup, partnering with project managers and operations teams to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. The ideal candidate has construction accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably in construction, contracting, or project-based industries.
• Hands-on experience with AIA billing, job costing, and accounts payable.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly AIA billing applications, progress billings, and customer invoices.
• Track contract values, change orders, retainage, and project billing status.
• Partner with project managers to obtain supporting documentation and ensure timely billing submissions.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections activities.
• Maintain accurate job cost records across multiple projects.
• Review labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs for proper allocation and reporting.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare and analyze job cost reports to support management decision-making.
• Process vendor invoices and subcontractor payments accurately and on schedule.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and assign appropriate job cost and general ledger coding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Accounting degree (Associate or Bachelor’s)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Construction accounting software

Job description

Gilliatte General Contractors, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Accountant to support financial operations for our growing construction company.

This role focuses on AIA billing, job costing, accounts payable, project accounting, and payroll backup, partnering with project managers and operations teams to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. The ideal candidate has construction accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.