Project Accountant

Perkins Eastman•Pittsburgh, PA

20h•$60,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 peoples 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, comfortable with financial information including budgets, costs, and revenue, and able to translate financial terms to non-financial personnel. They are expected to develop a strong relationship with project managers, principals, and studio leader to help achieve financial goals on projects.

Requirements

3 - 5 years of experience in a professional services environment preferably in Architectural, Engineering and Construction
Bachelors 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
Possesses strong organizational and time management skills in order 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 a 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
Possess and demonstrate the highest degree of integrity
Commitment to ethical behavior and compliance with all Company policies, current FASB guidance, and US and International laws

Nice To Haves

ERP experience (Deltek Vision) desired

Responsibilities

Review bid 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 to 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 to manage financial planning and forecast
Work with Project Managers to produce monthly client invoices and client requisition forms in a timely manner
Participate in monthly studio collection meeting. Identify delinquent accounts and contact clients to resolve outstanding matters as expeditiously as possible. Escalate complex matter to Project Accounting Lead
Assist Project Managers with close-out procedures in accordance to Company policy
Perform ad-hoc analyses, administrative tasks and special projects as required
Flexibility to travel and attend project meetings as needed