Construction Project Accountant II: Forecasting & Close

Gilbane Building Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)/retirement plan

Profit sharing

Gilbane University training

Job summary

Gilbane Building is seeking an Accountant II to support project accounting and forecasting for small to mid-sized projects. The role involves daily interface with project management, clients, and subcontractors, with travel to job sites as needed.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field and 3–8 years of experience, preferably in construction. This is an on-site role based in Arlington, VA with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or related field.
• Experience in construction project accounting is preferred.
• Ability to learn construction management and payment management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, files, and co-policies.
• Review requisitions and lien waivers in a timely, accurate manner.
• Set up and format project financial forecasts for internal and client reporting.
• Lead monthly project forecast meetings and maintain ETCs for labor and expenses.
• Ensure timely management of accounts receivable and payables.
• Support project closeout and assist with audits as directed.
• Review WIP and explain variances and balances.

Skills

Strong communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Project profitability

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Construction management software

Job description

Gilbane Building is seeking an Accountant II to support project accounting and forecasting for small to mid-sized projects. The role involves daily interface with project management, clients, and subcontractors, with travel to job sites as needed.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field and 3–8 years of experience, preferably in construction. This is an on-site role based in Arlington, VA with competitive benefits.