Overview:
The Senior Accountant is a mid-level professional capable of fulfilling the accounting requirements of overseeing the AP/AR Practitioners, while assisting in the month end close process, including interface with business unit financial management and peers in corporate accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the workflow and productivity of all areas of the AP/AR practitioners.
- Delegates and prioritizes assignments based on complexity and availability of team resources.
- Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Drive process improvements and lead exciting accounting transformation projects to achieve scalability, efficiency, and productivity.
- Assist in the monthly closing process - accrual base adjustments for expenses.
- Research and explain variances to budget.
- Assist in the preparation of the internal monthly financial packages.
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally & externally.
- Identifies accounting discrepancies, research possible solutions, and forms conclusions to present to management.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
- Collaborate with departments to ensure proper capitalization of expenditures and timely recording of fixed asset transactions.
Qualifications:
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Communicate Effectively: Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.
- Act Inclusively: Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.
- Solve Problems: Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.
- Demonstrate Agility/Adaptability: Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
- Drive for Results: Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
- Champion Innovation: Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
- BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related Degree.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a CM or General Contractor organization.
- Or equivalent or combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Proficient in CMiC and Microstrategy.
- Understanding of GAAP requirements and their applicability to financial reporting.
- Strong analytical & problem solving capabilities.
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Providence, RI this ranges from $97,400.00 - $134,000.00 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.
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