Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | Gilbane Building

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Gilbane Building, located primarily in the office with some travel to project job sites. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a respected, family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities across the country since 1870. The company is consistently recognized for delivering projects safely and on-time, with opportunities to build diverse structures like schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and sports arenas. This entry-level Accountant I position is a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth within Gilbane’s Business Unit Accounting job family, assisting the accounting staff in technical aspects of compliance and production work vital to the company’s financial integrity and success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Ohio
• Pay: $54720–$75240 yearly
• Mission: To assist the accounting staff with technical aspects of compliance and production work, ensuring adherence to accounting policies and accurate financial processing.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Payment Applications: Assist in the preparation and processing of pay applications.
• Receivables Management: Track and review accounts receivable.
• Payables Processing: Review and process accounts payable.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure overall compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Project Support: Provide accounting support for on-site project management teams.
• Payroll Assistance: Assist with payroll functions, including adjustments and closings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required for this entry-level position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in an accounting or finance-related capacity, ready to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively convey information to diverse audiences and collaborate with project teams. Demonstrated abilities in problem-solving, including identifying and prioritizing solutions, and agility in adapting to change are also key.
• Bonus: A commitment to Gilbane’s core values of Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will act inclusively, show empathy, and possess a self-starter attitude with passion and commitment for delivering business outcomes and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.