Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | Gilbane Building

The Tone:
This is an entry-level Accountant I role at Gilbane Building, primarily based in the office with some travel to project job sites. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with a history dating back to 1870, recognized for safely and timely delivering diverse construction projects such as schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and sports arenas across 45 offices. This role offers a highly rewarding opportunity with extensive career growth and mentorship, serving as a foundational entry into the Business Unit Accounting job family by supporting the accounting staff in technical compliance and production work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Primarily in office, with project site travel
• Team: Part of the accounting staff, working with seasoned professionals
• Mission: Assist the accounting staff in technical aspects of compliance and production work.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Pay Applications: Assist with the preparation and processing of pay applications.
• Receivables Management: Track and review outstanding receivables for projects.
• Accounts Payable: Review and process accounts payable transactions.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure overall compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Project Support: Provide direct accounting support for on-site project management teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional holding an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, strong written and verbal communication, and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.