Senior Project Accountant: Construction Forecasting Lead

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support multi-project accounting and financial forecasting. The role interfaces with project management, clients, and subcontractors and may involve site visits with travel as needed.

The position sits in-office with potential field meetings. You will engage in robust project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across mid-sized to large projects, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with the Accounting Manager to ensure accurate

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 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

Skills

Communication

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Mentoring

Contract management

WIP

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support multi-project accounting and financial forecasting. The role interfaces with project management, clients, and subcontractors and may involve site visits with travel as needed.

The position sits in-office with potential field meetings. You will engage in robust project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across mid-sized to large projects, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with the Accounting Manager to ensure accurate