The Project Accountant for our Los Angeles office (located near Marina Del Rey, LAX Airport, 90094), is a key business role for maintaining a successful, growing, and dynamic office.
The Project Accountant will be the financial liaison between the West Coast and corporate accounting on the East Coast.
It requires a savvy business acumen, comfort with financial information including budgets, costs, and revenue, and able to translate financial terms to nonfinancial personnel.
They are expected to develop a strong relationship with project managers, principals, and studio leader to help reach financial goals on projects.
Principal Responsibilities:
Review contract documents for financial details to assist Projects Managers in project setup
Setup projects in ERP system and ensure complete documentation
Assist project managers in staffing the projects
Oversee project planning and determine corrective action
Optimize project profitability by informing project manager of planned outcomes
Report on project performance monthly to corporate
Prepare project invoices (billing to clients) and work on deadlines for Revenue cycle
Liaise with architectural studio staff to improve studio understanding of financial terminology and outcomes
Attend and lead aspects of office financial meetings
Ideal Candidate:
The qualified candidate should be professional, polished, and have an interest in the business side of a large and growing architecture/design firm.
The candidate should be able to pick up financial and industry lingo quickly, and become an office wide resource/trainer for the ERP system (Deltek Vision), project planning and financial topics.
This person would oversee collections for key clients, and maintain relationships with business liaisons at those client offices.
The ideal candidate should be able to deal with a variety of personalities, and comfortable in speaking with groups of people at all levels.
Required experience:
At least 3-5 years of professional experience in an accounting/finance department
Degree in Business related field
Architectural, Engineering, or Professional service firm preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Accounting in Professional Services industries: 3 years (Required)
Education:
Bachelor’s (Required)