Project Accountant

About Us

We are an electrical construction firm specializing in commercial electrical and telecommunication infrastructure design, structured cabling installation and maintenance, electrical power distribution systems, data transmission systems, and distributed antenna systems (DAS).

Gibson Electric seeks a Project Accountant to be responsible for administering and preparing requisition forms, interaction with various customers, clients and personnel regarding collections, report distribution and other project accounting tasks. In addition, the position is expected to grasp an overall knowledge of both the business and economic environment to provide analytical support to upper management.

• Activities involve the preparation and administration of monthly requisitions and payment applications in accordance with contract terms and formats.
• Prepare invoices and change order logs.
• Monitor, communicate, and resolve open issues related to assigned projects.
• Compile, maintain, and produce cash management reports and forecast reports using internal cash management applications for distribution to upper management.
• Maintain billing job folders in an organized, complete, and accessible manner.
• Analysis of job cost and profit/loss of assigned projects.
• Regular interaction with customers and company personnel regarding collections, change order approvals and billings
• Communications with Project Management regarding billings, change orders, back charges, close-outs, and profit/loss analysis.
• Review and generate all necessary waivers or tax certificates.
• Review and prepare Certified Payroll, Insurance, and M/WBE reports as required.
• Must report to the Gibson Office at least one day per month.
• Participate as an active team member and be accountable for all accounting issues pertaining to assigned projects.
• Support the Accounting Manager and CFO in other accounting activities.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the position.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Construction accounting preferred, or work experience demonstrating accounting and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with VISTA Viewpoint ERP software is highly preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office 365;
  Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
• Strong attention to detail necessary.
• Accurate and efficient keyboarding.