The Accountant I is responsible for maintaining journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting the accounting staff in technical aspects of compliance and production work.

• Assist with pay applications
• Track and review receivables
• Review and process accounts payable
• Help ensure overall compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Provide accounting support for on-site management teams
• Assist with compliance
• Assist with payroll functions, including adjustments and closings

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

• AA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in the construction industry
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

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 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.