Project Accountant - Senior

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.  Gensler is an entrepreneurial firm committed to teamwork, innovation and delivering value to our clients. Gensler has been recognized as a leader in the ENR "Top 500 Design Firms” and "Top 150 Global Design Firms," the Architectural Record "Top 150 Architectural Firms" and the Interior Design "Top 100 Giants." 
 

Your Role 

We are searching for a Sr. Project Accountant with a successful track record of working with Project Managers to provide regional support. This is a highly capable professional that possesses extensive project accounting experience and will perform project accounting on selected projects of scale and high complexity. We are looking for someone who is passionate about their work, fosters our team spirit, and wants to join a highly creative, collaborative team.  

 
What You Will Do  

Responsible for overall timely and accurate invoicing, including: 

• Review and preparation of draft invoices to distribute to Project Managers (review contracts, consultants, purchase orders, back-up requirements, etc.) 

• Meet with PMs to review draft invoices and discuss project status 

• Provide unposted labor detail reports to PMs and make necessary transfers 

• Review reimbursable and direct expenses billed to projects 

• Attend Project Manager meetings (project start-up) 

• Maintain budgets (accurate accounting of project costs vs. project billings) 

• Responsible for following project close-out guidelines 

• Update invoice tracking spreadsheet 

• Manage and maintain deferred revenue 

• Lead and participate on monthly Project Manager and Project Accountant’s conference call 

Consultant Management 

• Reconciliation of consultant expense accounts 

• Reviews subconsultant contracts and completes fee allocation in Deltek Vision 

• Track consultant fees against consultant expenses and reimbursables 

• Reviews consultant invoice with PM for approval, and enters consultant invoice with correct GL code 

• Ensure consultant invoices are processed accurately and timely 

• Reconcile consultant revenue accrual/recognition 

• Provide consultants and Project Managers with timely updates regarding consultant’s payment status and other consultant fee inquires 

Collections 

• Review and advise on A/R comments and assist with developing plans to address delinquent collections 

• Follow-up with PMs and/or clients regarding open invoices (over 30-days, short payment, and duplicate payment) 

• Provide invoice copies to client and/or PMs 

• Research payment discrepancies and stay abreast on AR issues 

Project Maintenance 

• Conduct monthly audits to ensure project financials are accurately