Project Accountant Senior

Gensler; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in London is seeking a Senior Project Accountant responsible for financial account management and analysis to ensure the fiscal health of projects throughout their lifecycle. Candidates must have 10-15 years of professional accounting experience in a service firm, preferably in architecture or design. Skills in Excel and Deltek Vision are beneficial. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and professional development reimbursements.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Pension

Profit sharing

Annual bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of project accounting experience in a professional service firm, preferably an architecture or design firm.
• Ability to effectively work in a high-volume environment under pressure with multiple tasks.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies for greater efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial account management and analysis for project revenue.
• Lead a team to ensure projects are financially sound from start to finish.
• Monitor and report on metrics to ensure healthy business practices.

Skills

Highly proficient in Excel

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

B.A. Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint software

Job description

Project Accountant - Senior page is loaded## Project Accountant - Seniorlocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-16950**Your Role**As a Gensler **Senior** **Project Accountant**, you will be responsible for financial account management and analysis for the Firm’s project revenue and business practices. Your success lies in being 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. You will lead a team of collaborative colleagues and partner with Gensler design managers to ensure our projects are financially sound.**What You Will Do*** Work closely with Principals, Studio Leaders, Design Managers, and the project accountant team establishing successful business relationships and ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting at the project, studio, and office levels* Assist the US firmwide finance team on complex projects outside of the European region* Monitor, analyze, and report on a variety of metrics at the office and studio level to ensure healthy business practices; become a trusted advisor for matters related to finance* Provide training to Design Managers regarding financial maintenance of projects* Manage the financial aspects of key client accounts, including:* i. Review project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure appropriate fees* ii. Understand contract terms as it relates to fee management* iii. Assist Design Managers in performing project start-up due diligence and following Firm best practices throughout the project life cycle* iv. Forecast actual vs. budget spending and analyze projects to provide meaningful input to project and office leadership* v. Coordinate consultant invoices and payments* vi. Review project labour and expenses with Design Managers for accuracy and appropriateness* vii. Monitor Accounts Receivable and assist Design Managers with collection efforts* viii. Maintain organized project contract files**Your Qualifications*** B.A. Degree, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration* 10-15+ years of project accounting experience in a professional service firm, preferably an architecture or design firm* Highly proficient in Excel* Experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint software is 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, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.As part of the firm’s 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.#LI-SE1At 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. 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