Job description

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Next 150 Construction, a fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company is seeking an Accountant II 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, client and subcontractor personnel. This role will sit primarily in the office, but travel to the project job sites meeting 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? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. • 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 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, 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 by 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 Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. This ranges from $64,000.00-$92,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k 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. 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. Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. #LI-DNP We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.

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Who Are You?
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
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
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
3-8 years of experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for a solution
Demonstrates agility and adaptability by maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful

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401k