Project Accountant

Architectural Technologist - Join a Leading Practice!

Our client is a globally recognized and award-winning architectural firm, renowned for their innovative and impactful designs and commitment to excellence. They are seeking a dedicated and technically-driven Project Accountant to join their collaborative team and play a crucial role in delivering exceptional projects across the France, UK and Europe.



The Role:

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for financial account management and analysis for the firm's 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 our 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

* A degree, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration
* 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, an