What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Accountant position at Gray Construction?
Overview
Why Gray?
Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, Commercial and Advanced Technology.
Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.
What we expect… (Essential Functions)
- Prepare monthly forecasting (Red File) changes summary for review with Market Project Controllers.
- Conduct detailed forecast research at both the job and category level.
- Research, validate, and analyze project contingency including month-to-month changes, and present findings to the Market Project Controllers.
- Prepare monthly percent complete run rate analysis and identify trends to review with Market Project Controllers.
- Regularly validate Microsoft BI dashboards against accounting records.
- Participate in forecast (Red File) reviews as needed.
- Work collaboratively with project teams and accounting department to ensure that accounting functions of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll are in accordance with company standards and resolve any discrepancies.
- Roll various files for monthly reporting including the market planning tool, FTE calculations, and market specific analyses.
- Conduct monthly CMIC forecasting trainings and update SOP’s and presentations as needed. Serve as CMIC forecasting resource for project teams.
- Assist in the subcontractor financial prequalification process where needed and serve as the primary backup to the prequalification analyst.
- Assist with As-Sold validation and bid item import reviews.
Who we want… (Requirements)
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in an accounting or finance and a minimum of three to five years of relevant experience. If a finance degree, significant, college-level accounting coursework is a requirement. Construction accounting and job cost experience highly valued.
Experience with CMIC Software and Procore a plus. Advanced Excel skills highly preferred.
The team member should be an energetic, self-motivated and enjoy a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. The team member will be present in the Gray Construction Lexington office.
Other Skills & Abilities
Must possess advanced computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail and other typical Office applications. Will require, in time, proficiency with software and systems specific to the Accounting department. Must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Working outside of standard working hours may be required from time to time.
EEO Disclaimer
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
