Corporate Accountant

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Corporate Accountant I to support senior level accountants and managers with administrative, bookkeeping, clerical, and other responsibilities of the accounting department that include, but are not limited to, preparing & recording entries, completing account analysis as part of the preparation of account reconciliations, and completing assigned tasks to meet the department's financial reporting deadlines.

This role will sit in the Providence office.

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, Tough mindedness, 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.

• Responsible for general ledger account analysis and reconciliation using accounting software and systems, including bank statements, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses
• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Researching and correcting account discrepancies
• Prepare and record general ledger entries as needed
• Generate internal invoices to be sent to subsidiaries and other related parties
• Communicate with business partners and different departments in the organization to resolve and clarify issues related to accounting policies and procedures
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Associates Degree in Accounting or other related Business Degree
• 0-3 years relevant experience
• Or equivalent or combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong math and data-entry skills
• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Access
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and standards
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

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.

For Providence, RI this ranges from $59,000.00-$71,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total…