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Gensler ยท 1 day ago

Project Accountant

Gensler is a leading design firm seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial account management and analysis for their projects. The role involves partnering with Design Managers to ensure accurate billing and financial reporting, analyzing project budgets, and maintaining fiscal health throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Partner closely with Design Managers and establish successful business relationships to ensure accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting at the project and studio levels
Review project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure appropriate fees
Understand contract terms as it relates to fee management
Assist Design Managers in performing project start-up due diligence and following Firm best practices throughout the project life cycle
Provide accurate invoices to clients per contract terms
Forecast actual vs. budget spending and analyze projects to provide meaningful input to project and office leadership
Monitor, analyze, and report on variety of metrics at the studio level to ensure healthy business practices; become the studio leader for matters related to finance
Coordinate consultant invoices and payments
Review project labor and expenses with Design Managers for accuracy and appropriateness
Monitor Accounts Receivable and assist Design Managers with collection efforts
Provide training to Design Managers regarding financial maintenance of projects
Maintain organized project contract files
Financial and accounting liaison between the project, studio, and local/corporate accounting teams

Qualification

Project accounting experienceExcel proficiencyDeltek Vision softwareTableau Data ApplicationOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Must be able to understand contract terms as they relate to fee management
Highly proficient in Excel
Strong organizational skills, high level of accuracy, and keen attention to detail
Ability to effectively work in a high-volume environment under pressure with multiple tasks and strict deadlines
Willingness to embrace new technologies and constantly strive for greater efficiencies through process or technology
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work as a team and interact professionally with employees, clients, and vendors
Must be able to work overtime on an as-needed basis

Preferred

Accounting or Business Administration degree preferred
5 years of project accounting experience in a professional service firm, preferably an architecture or design firm
Experience with Deltek Vision software
Tableau Data Application experience a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Wellness programs
Flex spending
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401k
Profit sharing
Employee stock ownership
Twice annual bonus opportunities
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Company

Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Diane Hoskins
Co-CEO/Executive Director
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Jordan Goldstein
Co-CEO
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