Project Accountant II

Project Accountant IIJob LocationsUS-NY-SyracuseRequisition ID2026-12909CategoryAccounting and FinanceOverviewAre you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Project 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 be based primarily in the downtown Syracuse office, with periodic visits to the project site, located about 15 minutes away, to collaborate with 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. Responsibilities * 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 balancesQualificationsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field * 3-8 years of post-grad project accounting experience is mandatory * Or equivalent combination of education an