Construction Accountant

Accountant

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Full-Time

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Founded more than 40 years ago in Indianapolis and licensed in 38 states, Gilliatte General Contractors' experience and integrity delivers your project on time, with unmatched standards and quality. Gilliatte offers complete capabilities in commercial contracting. From historical renovation / reuse to LEED compliance for green building and other cutting edge construction practices, Gilliatte continues to set the standard in today's market. 

Gilliatte General Contractors, Inc. is looking for an Accountant that is experienced and detail oriented to support the financial operations of our growing construction company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a project-driven environment and wants to play a vital role in ensuring the financial success of complex construction projects.

The accountant will be responsible for managing AIA billing, job costing, accounts payable, project accounting, and payroll backup support while partnering closely with project managers and operations teams. The ideal candidate has construction accounting experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in accuracy and organization.

What You'll Do

Construction Billing & Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and submit monthly AIA billing applications, progress billings, and customer invoices.
• Track contract values, change orders, retainage, and project billing status.
• Partner with project managers to obtain supporting documentation and ensure timely billing submissions.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections activities.

Job Costing & Project Accounting

• Maintain accurate job cost records across multiple projects.
• Review labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs for proper allocation and reporting.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare and analyze job cost reports to support management decision-making.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and subcontractor payments accurately and on schedule.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and assign appropriate job cost and general ledger coding.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Support lien waiver administration, vendor compliance requirements, and payment tracking.

General Accounting

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Serve as a backup for weekly payroll processing.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, contracting, or other project-based industries.
• Hands-on experience with AIA billing, job costing, and accounts payable.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strongly preferred experience with construction accounting software.
• Understanding of retainage, change orders, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience supporting project managers, superintendents, and field operations teams.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Stable, growing construction company with long-term career opportunities
• Collaborative team environment where your contributions directly impact project success

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