Project Accounting Specialist — Forecasting & Closeouts

Gilbane Building; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an Accountant II, a mid-level professional who will support project accounting and financial forecasting for small to mid-sized jobs. The role requires coordination with project management, clients, and subcontractors; it sits primarily in the office with periodic site visits.

You will manage contract documents, requisitions, lien waivers, and the project forecast process, while ensuring timely accounts payable and receivable and accurate WIP reporting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, Files, and Co Policies
• Conducts timely and accurate review 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
• Ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables
• Manages the project financial closeout process
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
• Assists with the development of contract abstracts
• Assists with internal and external audits while responding as directed
• Reviews Work in Process (WIP) on assigned projects and thoroughly understands and explains variances and balances

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Construction management software

Financial forecasting

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an Accountant II, a mid-level professional who will support project accounting and financial forecasting for small to mid-sized jobs. The role requires coordination with project management, clients, and subcontractors; it sits primarily in the office with periodic site visits.

You will manage contract documents, requisitions, lien waivers, and the project forecast process, while ensuring timely accounts payable and receivable and accurate WIP reporting.