Project Accountant, Gensler

Your Role As a Gensler Project Accountant, you will be responsible for financial account management and analysis for the firm projects and business practices. You will be successful because you are highly organized and passionate about ensuring the fiscal health of assigned projects throughout the entire project life cycle, from project due diligence through client invoicing and collections. Join a team of highly creative, collaborative colleagues and partner with Gensler project managers to ensure our projects are not only beautiful, but financially sound. What You Will Do Work closely with Senior Project Accountant & Design Managers, establishing successful business relationships and ensuring 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 Monitor, analyze, and report on a variety of metrics at the studio level 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 Your Qualifications B.A. Degree, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration 1 – 3 years of project accounting experience in a professional service firm, preferably an architecture or design firm Must be able to understand contract terms as they relate to fee management Highly proficient in Excel; experience with Deltek Vision software is a plus Tableau Data Application experience a plus 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 Life at Gensler We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, marital or family status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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