Project Accountant II

Gilbane Building; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Generous profit-sharing/401(k) plan

Investment in employee education

Job summary

Gilbane Building, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a mid-level Accountant to manage project accounting and financial forecasting for small to mid-sized jobs. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to develop professional relationships while handling financial documents and forecasts.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and 3–8 years of relevant experience. The position involves primarily office work, but some travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Ability to learn new software and tools related to construction management.
• Effective problem solver who demonstrates agility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, amendments, insurance, and other financial documents.
• Conduct timely reviews of financial requisitions and lien waivers.
• Set up and format project financial forecasts for reporting needs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of construction industry insurance products

Education

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

Tools

Construction management software

Payment management software

Job description

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? Gilbane is seeking an 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, clients, and subcontractors. This role will sit primarily in the office, but travel to project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors is required.

Company Overview

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! Gilbane is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Candidate Profile

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and a “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You are a strong problem‑solver who identifies, prioritizes, and implements 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 while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that add value.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, files, and CO policies
• Conduct timely and accurate review of requisitions and lien waivers
• Set up and properly format project financial forecasts to meet internal and client reporting needs
• Manage monthly project forecast meetings and maintain accurate ETCs for labor and expenses
• Ensure timely management of accounts receivable and payables
• Manage the project financial closeout process
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally
• Assist with the development of contract abstracts
• Assist with internal and external audits while responding as directed
• Review work in process on assigned projects and thoroughly understand and explain variances and balances

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 3–8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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, forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
• Knowledge of construction industry insurance products and construction pricing components
• Ability to communicate effectively, listen to understand, and clearly convey information for all audiences
• Acts inclusively by ensuring actions and behaviors are respectful, showing empathy, and treating others with dignity; leverages diverse perspectives and abilities
• Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives
• Demonstrates agility and adaptability, maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change by exploring rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others
• Shows passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes; creates a sense of ownership and accountability
• Identifies opportunities for new and improved solutions that add unique value

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as internal equity and alignment with the team. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package that includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.