Project Accountant

GCI is a premier commercial general contracting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. From innovative start‑up offices to polished law firms to state‑of‑the‑art labs, our mission is to build environments where people thrive.

We are seeking a Project Accountant to work closely with the Accounting staff to assist with day‑to‑day activities. This position can be based out of either of our offices – San Francisco or Mountain View. This is an in‑office position.

The Project Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team. This role is instrumental in managing job cost projections, change management, billings and coordinating with AP for monthly billings to Owner. The Project Accountant’s primary responsibility is to support the project team regarding client invoicing, payments, reports, and any other duties related to the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred or equivalent experience
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Critical thinker with excellent attention to detail
• Key competencies are communication, teamwork, initiative, and dependability
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Manage numerous projects at once and be able to multi‑task effectively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reflect GCI Core Values – Fair, Grateful, Nimble and a Passion to Deliver

• Advanced MS Excel Knowledge and Vista by Viewpoint experience
• Prior construction experience with working knowledge of lien laws
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting

• Ensure the project is set up and maintained in Vista and is in alignment with other software
• Review vendor invoices accurately using commitments and within assigned timeline.
• Collect and track compliance documents.
• Participate in Client Kick‑off meeting to ensure successful billing submission and alignment.
• Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Perform financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget.
• Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through job cost tracking reports.
• Identify and resolve basic and more complex project‑related accounting issues and resolve in a timely manner.

$80-90k DOE

GCI is a premier commercial general contracting firm that specializes in tenant improvements, laboratories, base building renovations, and infrastructure.

From dynamic start‑up offices to cutting‑edge labs, our mission is to build environments where people thrive. We believe that small, nimble teams, close collaboration, and open communication are the keys to any successful construction project. And most of all, we believe in delivering our clients exceptional quality workmanship and unparalleled service, every time.

Our team lives and breathes our core values every day, which are:
Be fair;
Be nimble;
Be grateful;
Have a passion to deliver.

Founded in 1992, GCI has three offices in the Bay Area and serves industry leaders in Biotechnology, Environmental Services, Finance, Health & Wellness, Law, Media, Real Estate, Retail, Manufacturing and Technology.

GCI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.