About Us:
GMEA Services is a trusted electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and robotics projects. We’re committed to safety, quality, and professional growth.
The Junior Construction Accountant / Controller at GMEA Services supports the financial and accounting operations of electrical construction projects. This entry-level role assists with job cost accounting, billing, payables, and financial reporting while gaining hands-on exposure to construction accounting best practices. The position works closely with senior accounting staff, project managers, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial tracking, compliance, and reporting. This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to grow into a Construction Accountant or Controller role within the electrical construction industry.
Assist in maintaining job cost structures specific to electrical construction, including labor, materials, tools, equipment, and overhead allocations.
Support tracking of actual costs versus budgets for service work, T&M, and contract projects.
Help prepare Work-In-Progress (WIP) schedules, percent-complete calculations, and basic cost variance reports.
Coordinate with project managers and purchasing teams to ensure accurate coding and allocation of labor, materials, and equipment costs.
Assist with preparation of AIA billing (G702/G703) and progress billings based on schedule of values.
Support Time & Material (T&M) billing by compiling labor, equipment, and material documentation.
Track retainage, approved change orders, and outstanding receivables.
Help follow up on billing discrepancies and documentation requests.
Enter and process vendor and subcontractor invoices with proper cost coding.
Verify invoices against purchase orders, delivery tickets, and approvals.
Assist with subcontractor compliance tracking, including insurance certificates and lien waivers.
Support retention tracking and payment application processing.
Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Help prepare basic project cost reports and labor analysis.
Maintain organized financial records for audits, bonding, and internal reviews.
Assist in tracking original contract values, approved change orders, and pending changes.
Support project teams by organizing pricing, documentation, and backup for scope changes.
Maintain contract and project documentation within the accounting system.
Learn and maintain cost codes specific to electrical divisions (rough-in, trim, devices, gear, low-voltage, fire alarm, etc.).
Support continuous improvement of accounting, billing, and job cost processes.
Assist with data entry, system maintenance, and reporting accuracy within accounting software.
Learn and maintain cost codes specific to electrical divisions (rough-in, trim, devices, gear, low-voltage, fire alarm, etc.).
Support continuous improvement of accounting, billing, and job cost processes.
Assist with data entry, system maintenance, and reporting accuracy within accounting software.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field (or actively pursuing).
0–2 years of accounting, construction, or related internship experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Excel; experience with construction accounting or ERP systems is a plus.
Willingness to learn construction accounting, job costing, and project financial management.
CCPA (Certified Construction Payroll Professional)
CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional)
CFMA membership or coursework
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