Project Accountant – Commercial Construction

About GCM Contracting Solutions, Inc.

GCM Contracting Solutions, Inc. is a design-build general contractor headquartered in Naples, Florida, and serving Florida and beyond. GCM takes pride in our ability to serve our clients through vertical business and value creation based on our experience contracting nearly every type of project, from hospitals and biolabs, to flex-spaces, A rated office spaces, and restaurants. Our family of companies comprise the real estate development, design-build general contracting, structural engineering, and structural subcontracting industries.

Pressing the boundaries of innovation, GCM now leverages the company’s new “world’s first” fully automated stacker crane in the marine industry as the group seeks to continue to cement the company’s stronghold in the niche marine dry stack market. We believe combining our solid products in calculated sectors with sound, quality professionals of good character, is our recipe to prosperity for all of valued team members internal and clients external.

GCM finds most of the organization’s business to be repeat clients – a testament to the company’s reputation of quality. GCM was started by Robert Brown in 1988, the current President, and retains much of the corporation’s family business legacy. Because of our repeat success, we are looking for new Project Accountant to join us in either our Fort Myers (we're building a brand new one!) or our Naples office. Read more below to see if this opportunity might be a fit for you!

The Person

The Project Accountant is a team player, able to juggle multiple tasks and timelines while providing excellent customer service to clients and support to project managers alike. He/She is able to work both independently and across teams to ensure AIA progress billing, invoicing, change orders, and applicable accounts payable auditing.

What is in it for you:

• Top tier market salary
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Awesome coworkers
• Casual dress
• PTO: 2 weeks annually available after 1 year
• PTO: 3 weeks annually available after 5 years
• PRO: 4 weeks annually available after 10 years
• Additional Time Off: 6 Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off: 2 paid days to devote to volunteering for the nonprofit of your choice.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• Direct Deposit Paycheck
• Weekly Pay Schedule
• Free Snacks and Drinks
• Employee Referral Program

The Position

Lead all fiscal management and financial administration aspects of construction projects. Ensure all team members, including project manager, superintendent, and engineer are following GCM Contracting Solutions, Inc. financial policy and procedures, and communicate any potential profitability or risk to management.

Reports to: Vice President

Works with: Bookkeeper, Controller, Project Manager, Superintendent, Administrative Coordinator, Project Accountant

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up, lead, oversee and implement procedures to insure client contractual requirements are met in regard to AIA progress billing, invoicing, change orders, and applicable accounts payable auditing. Perform client contract analysis to determine the billing deadlines, payments terms, billable and non-reimbursable expenses, agreements for insurance and fee billings along with approved billing rates for staff and/or trade labor.
• Regularly audit client billing and project ledger, ensure both are meeting with contract requirements, GAAP and company policy.
• Audit accounts payable for subcontractor invoice processing, ensure all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place prior to scheduling payments. Report to project team any subcontractor payment issues.
• Manage month close process ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
• Update monthly project assets and rentals for insurance documentation with project team.
• Manage project financial closeout along with project team. Ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met and agreed to by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments.
• Responsible for cash position reporting with respect to net assets, liabilities, and unfunded work in place, communicate any potential risks or profitability to project team.
• Consistently focus on streamlining and process improvement
• Assist with all internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with project documentation including subcontracts, change orders, etc.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in the construction industry required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred, with 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Understand accounting implications of various contract terms related to profitability and risk management
• Perform cost analysis
• Must have strong proficiency with financial systems applications and MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Must be self-starter, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in a complex and changing environment
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution
• Demonstrated leadership, strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within professional environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment

Our Software Suite

• ERP: Trimble Vista Viewpoint Construction
• Document Management and E-mail: Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office 365
• Project Management: Trimble Viewpoint Team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,00.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour in-office minimum
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 3 years (Preferred)
• AIA Progress Billing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction Accounting: 2 years (Required)