Project Accountant

3 days ago

Washington DC United States Perkins Eastman Full time

Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 25 locations worldwide, we design for people, to enhance the human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives and the world we inhabit.

Perkins Eastman embodies a highly collaborative, team-focused culture. We are a design-oriented, convergent firm in which our professional roster consists of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, graphic designers, construction administration specialists, and several other professional disciplines.

The Opportunity:

The Project Accountant is a key business role for maintaining a successful, growing, and profitable office. The Project Accountant will be the financial liaison between the Architectural Studio and Accounting. It requires savvy business acumen, comfort with financial information including budgets, costs, and revenue, and the ability to translate financial terms to non-financial personnel. They are expected to develop a strong relationship with project managers, principals, and studio leaders to help achieve financial goals on projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Review bids and proposals from a financial perspective and advise Project Managers, Studio Leaders, and Practice Area Leaders.
  • Review executed agreements to identify the legal entity contracted in the performance obligation, and client requirements such as certificate of insurance, external invoicing portals, invoicing schedule, performance bond, etc.
  • Setup projects in ERP system in accordance with Company policy.
  • Collect all legal documentation required for budgeted sub-consultants including but not limited to Master Agreement, Certificate of Insurance, and Work Authorization to ensure uninterrupted payment to all consultants.
  • Provide project reports and financial analyses as requested by Project Managers and advise on best practices to achieve optimal profits.
  • Evaluate project planning and suggest corrective action to Project Managers to enhance profitability and ensure revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP ASC 606.
  • Analyze month-end financial reports, identifying outliers/anomalies and assist Project Managers in managing financial planning and forecasting.
  • Work with Project Managers to produce monthly client invoices and client requisition forms in a timely manner.
  • Participate in monthly studio collection meetings. Identify delinquent accounts and contact clients to resolve outstanding matters as expeditiously as possible. Escalate complex matters to Project Accounting Lead.
  • Assist Project Managers with close-out procedures in accordance with Company policy.
  • Perform ad-hoc analyses, administrative tasks, and special projects as required.
  • Flexibility to travel and attend project meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3 - 5 years of experience in a professional services environment, preferably in Architectural, Engineering, and Construction.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, displaying professionalism when assisting internal and external customers.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
  • Proven self-starter, able to work independently.
  • High standards of accuracy and precision.
  • Ability to work with a group toward a shared purpose or goal by collaborating and cooperating with others.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment, working both collaboratively and independently, to meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
  • Demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and compliance with all Company policies, current FASB guidance, and US and International laws.

Type: Hybrid. 3 days in office, 2 days working remotely, flexible days/working hours.

Preferred Locations: Dallas, Austin, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Washington D.C., Raleigh NC.

Salary Range: $50,000 to $80,000.

What we offer you:

  • Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k Options.
  • PTO.
  • Company Paid Holidays.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Professional Development.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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