Senior Project Accountant

Perkins&Will•Seattle, WA

22h•$88,400 - $117,800

About The Position

At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance lives—to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it’s through a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play. The Seattle studio is seeking a Senior Project Accountant with 5+years of experience to join our team!

Requirements

5+ years of experience
Analytical skills
Shows initiative and ability to work well independently and with others
Exhibits strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
Able to pivot and have a “hands on” working style
Deltek/Vantagepoint
Advanced proficiency using Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Teams with Project Managers and office leadership to track project financial performance including reviewing project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans for fee alignment; provides project financial training as needed.
Performs accounting functions including time and expense reporting, client invoicing, collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, etc.
Conducts reporting and analysis of monthly financial and operational metrics, ad-hoc financial analysis to support executive decision making, budget, and variance analysis.
Supports the annual operations plan.
Prepares and files all local Business License Applications, Sales & Use Tax Returns, and occupancy tax returns if required by the office.
Supports the reporting requirements of the firmwide corporate accounting group.
Maintains open communication with other offices on projects that are coordinated among multiple studios to work.