Gensler
Designs and delivers innovative architectural, planning, and consulting solutions across sectors.
Project Accountant - Senior
Manages project finances, budgeting, billing, and reporting for design projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Senior Project Accountant at Gensler, you will be responsible for managing financial accounts and analysis for the firm’s project revenue and business practices throughout the entire project life cycle. Success in this role depends on strong organization and a passion for maintaining the fiscal health of each assigned project from due diligence through client invoicing and collections. You will work closely with principals, studio leaders, design managers, and the broader project accounting team to build effective business relationships and ensure accurate, consistent billing and financial reporting at the project, studio, and office levels. In addition, you will support the U.S. firm‑wide finance team on complex projects outside the European region and act as a trusted advisor on financial matters. • Lead financial oversight for assigned projects, from initial due diligence to final invoicing and collections. • Partner with principals, studio leaders, and design managers to ensure accurate billing and consistent financial reporting. • Review project work plans, budgets, staffing, and contract terms to validate fees and forecast expenditures. • Coordinate consultant invoices, monitor accounts receivable, and assist design managers with collection efforts. • Maintain organized project contract files and provide training to design managers on financial project maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸financial oversight
- ▸billing management
- ▸budget review
- ▸invoice coordination
- ▸accounts receivable
- ▸financial reporting
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a B.A. in Accounting or Business Administration and brings 10‑15+ years of project accounting experience in a professional‑service environment, preferably within architecture or design. Advanced Excel proficiency is required, and familiarity with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint is a plus, along with strong organizational, detail‑oriented, and communication skills. • Require a B.A. in Accounting or Business Administration with 10‑15+ years of project accounting experience in a professional‑service firm. • Demonstrate advanced Excel skills; experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint is a plus. • Exhibit strong organizational abilities, high accuracy, and effective communication in high‑volume, deadline‑driven environments.
Requirements
- ▸b.a. accounting
- ▸project accounting
- ▸10+ years
- ▸advanced excel
- ▸deltek vision
- ▸organizational
Benefits
Gensler offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, pension, profit sharing, twice‑annual bonuses, and tuition reimbursement for eligible programs. The firm also reimburses costs associated with professional qualifications, exam fees, and certain continuing‑education courses, reflecting its commitment to employee development. • Provide medical and dental insurance, pension, profit sharing, twice‑annual bonuses, and tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs. • Reimburse costs for professional qualifications, exam fees, and select continuing‑education courses.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time