Senior Project Accountant

Gilbane Building; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gilbane University training

Profit-sharing/401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Gilbane Building in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Senior Project Accountant to manage project accounting and forecasting across multiple projects. This mid-level role interfaces with project teams, clients, and subcontractors, with travel to sites as needed.

You will contribute to monthly forecasts, cost control, and WIP processes while mentoring junior staff and supporting a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 6–10 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 reviews of requisitions and lien waivers.
• Sets up and properly formats project financial forecasts to meet reporting needs.
• Manages monthly project forecast meetings and maintains accurate ETCs for labor and expenses.
• Evaluates change management for reporting inconsistencies.
• Ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables.
• Manages the project financial closeout process.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members.
• Reviews and understands cost proposals.
• Understands and manages various contract types and delivery methods.
• Assists with monthly Work in Process (WIP) process.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Project Accountant that is a mid-level professional capable of fulfilling the project accounting and project financial forecasting requirements of multiple mid-sized and/or large projects, including day-to-day interface with project management, client and subcontractor personnel. This role will sit primarily in the 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, Files, and Co Policies
• Conducts timely and accurate reviews 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
• Evaluates change management for reporting inconsistencies
• Ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables
• Manages the project financial closeout process
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Reviews and understands cost proposals
• Understands and manages various contract types and delivery methods
• Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly Work in Process (WIP) process
• Stretches assignments as needed by the business such as overseeing one accountant
• Acts as an Independent Accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
• Supervises interns
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 6-10 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, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
• Knowledge of construction industry insurance products and construction pricing components
• Ability to communicate effectively, listens to understand, and can clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
• Acts inclusively by ensuring that actions and behaviors are respectful, shows empathy and treats others with dignity; leverages capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation
• Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for a solution
• Demonstrates agility and adaptability by maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change, exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
• Ability to show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes; ability to create a sense of individual ownership and accountability
• Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique, and differentiated solutions

Compensation and Benefits

Salary ranges are determined by geographic location, skills, education, and experience. The pay range may be $XX,XXX.XX–$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive health and welfare benefits, a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan, and access to Gilbane University training. Qualified applicants must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.