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Project Accountant

Interior Architects

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Architectural Designunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consumer Brandingunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Deltek Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Deltek Visionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Insurance Documentationunmatched
    • Interior Designunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Close-Outunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Sales Taxunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand, and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies, and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling, and sustainable environments to move their enterprises forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology, and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists, and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

    The Project Accountant provides comprehensive job cost oversight, accounting, and reporting for client accounts. Responsible for the accounting, billing with sales tax, and close-out for specific projects. Position will support our Seattle and West Coast Studios. It will likely require 1 day per week in our Seattle studio with the remaining 4 days a week being remote

    Job Responsibilities

    Accounts Payable/Receivables

    • Processes all monthly accounting and billing activities for a Project Manager (PM) and Studio.
    • Reviews preliminary invoices for appropriate labor and charges, confirming charges and rates are consistent with contract terms; making appropriate changes and/or reclassifications.
    • Invoices assigned projects with associated paperwork; working directly with the client to resolve project/billing issues.
    • Enters and posts Accounts Payables and Receivables. Processing write-offs as necessary.
    • Posts timesheets and maintains the integrity of time transfers; Researches any unbilled labor.
    • Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

    Project Administration

    • Initiates projects in Deltek VantagePoint accounting system, maintaining appropriate project records.
    • Monitor project progress and communicate with PM regarding performance.
    • Perform project close-out.
    • Coordinates Interoffice Contracts (IOCs).
    • Orders Certificates of Insurance.
    • Provides training and mentorship to staff.

    Education

    Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in project accounting, finance or related field.

    Work Experience

    5-7 years of accounting or project accounting experience.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Industry

    • Familiar with the commercial interior architecture and / or design industry preferred.
    • Working knowledge of Earned Revenue and Work in Progress.

    System

    • Intermediate MS Office Suite application skills, including Excel.
    • Working knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Deltek / Vision and Vantagepoint
    • Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

    Skills

    • Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving.
    • Proven ability to act on behalf of senior managers with diplomacy and grace.
    • Proven ability to prioritize and complete diverse projects from multiple sources.
    • Proven attention to detail.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSeattle, WA
    IndustryArchitectural and Design Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1984

    About Company

    IA Interior Architects is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors. The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions.

    Founded in 1984, IA has 17 offices in the United States (Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C) and two international offices (London and Toronto). In addition, IA has more than 60 partner offices outside the United States, representing over 1,000 staff members in the Americas, in Asia/Australia, and in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This network of offices comprises the IA Global Alliance and integrates years of international experience and proven local expertise to bridge cultural differences, comply with local requirements, and help navigate with ease the unique aspects of building and architecture worldwide.

    IA’s approach to design is exclusively focused on how the aesthetics and organization of a space can reflect brand, improve efficiency and productivity, increase employee satisfaction, and support sustainability. The firm’s LEED® accredited professionals offer sustainable strategies for projects of all sizes and complexities in public and private sectors. IA helps clients in diverse markets worldwide articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

    Specialties
    Interior Architecture and Design, Sustainable Design, Workplace Strategies

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