Senior Project Accountant

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Corporateoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Project Accountantto join our team. The person hired for this role can reside in any location.

Working with us, you will:

• Partner with Project Managers in setting up the projects effectively and in managing the project throughout its lifecycle.
• Be fully immersed in the client contract to be certain everyone has a good understanding of the financial/billing details.
• Partner with Studio Leaders and Project Managers to maintain, analyze, and enter project budgets and client billing information (including client billing tables) in the project accounting system Microsoft Dynamics.
• Partner with Studio Leaders and Project Managers to review contract billing terms and prepare client invoices and supporting documentation through the project accounting system.
• Partner with Project Managers to research and resolve project billing or payment discrepancies with clients.
• Partner with Project Managers with regards to budgeting and putting together the project plans.
• Maintain integrity of client contract and billing files, including tracking various contract amendments or modifications.
• Provide management with supporting documentation related to actual costs, contract terms, budgets and billing information to assist them in analyzing project revenue.
• Resolve issues associated with the application of client payments.
• Provide support to studio leaders or project managers on collections.
• Train or direct the activities of the project accountant.
• Direct accounts payable regarding payments to consultants.
• Prepare, analyze, and present management reports.
• Assist in other accounting areas as requested or assigned.
• Prepare and participate in the annual audit.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics).
• The ability to concisely and definitively explain accounting results and issues to management in response to questions or during regular meetings or reviews.
• The ability to communicate concisely and accurately via verbal or written means.
• The ability to present complex issues/data with high level of clarity and impact.
• Attention to detail and works well in a team environment.
• The ability to maintain confidential information.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $59,000 to $79,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. The anticipated range encompasses all geographic locations. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.