Sr. Equipment Accountant

Overview

The Senior Equipment Accountant supports financial operations of the equipment division by ensuring accurate cost accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with company policies and GAAP. This role partners closely with the Equipment Operations team and project managers to provide insight into costs, variances, and profitability.

Responsibilities

- Manages contracts, amendments, insurance, bonds, SOV, Files, and Co Policies - Conducts timely and accurate reviews 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 - Evaluates change management for reporting inconsistencies - Ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables - Manages the project financial closeout process - Maintain fixed asset ledgers, depreciation schedules, and capital project tracking - Managing tax reporting for equipment - Laision between Equipment Managers - Use formulas, pivot tables and macros to manage and report data accordingly - Assist with accounting research and prepare support for journal entries to ensure our financial statements are accurate and complete - Evaluate business process flows for significant accounts, identifying the IT systems, reports used, relevant risks, and key internal controls, from initiation to recording of transactions - Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally - Coaches and mentors less experienced team members - Reviews and understands cost proposals - Understands and manages various contract types and delivery methods - Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly Work in Process (WIP) process - Stretches assignments as needed by the business such as overseeing one accountant - Acts as an Independent Accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk - Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred - Generally 3-7 years of accounting experience in construction, manufacturing, or dealership environments - Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Experience with job costing or product based manufacturing - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word - Ability to learn construction management and payment management software - Knowledge of the overall project execution process including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability - Knowledge of construction industry insurance products and construction pricing components - Ability to communicate effectively, listens to understand, and can clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message - Acts inclusively by ensuring that actions and behaviors are respectful, shows empathy and treats others with dignity; leverages capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation - Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for a solution - Demonstrates agility and adaptability by maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change, exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful - Ability to show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes; ability to create a sense of individual ownership and accountability - Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique, and differentiated solutions Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. This ranges from $85,000.00-$150,000.00 pending geographical location 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. Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

Salary : $85,000 - $150,000