Project Accountant

Your Role   As a Gensler Project Accountant, you will be responsible for financial account management and analysis for the firm’s projects and business practices. You will be successful because you are highly organized and passionate about ensuring the fiscal health of assigned projects throughout the entire project life cycle, from project due diligence through client invoicing and collections. Join a team of highly creative, collaborative, colleagues and partner with Gensler project managers to ensure our projects are not only beautiful, but financially sound.  What You Will Do   Partner closely with Design Managers and establish successful business relationships to ensure accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting at the project and studio levels  Review project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure appropriate fees  Understand contract terms as it relates to fee management  Assist Design Managers in performing project start-up due diligence and following Firm best practices throughout the project life cycle  Provide accurate invoices to clients per contract terms  Forecast actual vs. budget spending and analyze projects to provide meaningful input to project and office leadership  Monitor, analyze, and report on variety of metrics at the studio level to ensure healthy business practices; become the studio leader for matters related to finance  Coordinate consultant invoices and payments  Review project labor and expenses with Design Managers for accuracy and appropriateness  Monitor Accounts Receivable and assist Design Managers with collection efforts  Provide training to Design Managers regarding financial maintenance of projects  Maintain organized project contract files  Financial and accounting liaison between the project, studio, and local/corporate accounting teams  Your Qualifications   Accounting or Business Administration degree preferred, and/or 5 years of project accounting experience in a professional service firm, preferably an architecture or design firm  Must be able to understand contract terms as they relate to fee management  Highly proficient in Excel  Experience with Deltek Vision software    Tableau Data Application experience a plus  Strong organizational skills, high level of accuracy, and keen attention to detail  Ability to effectively work in a high-volume environment under pressure with multiple tasks and strict deadlines  Willingness to embrace new technologies and constantly strive for greater efficiencies through process or technology  Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work as a team and interact professionally with employees, clients, and vendors  Must be able to work overtime on an as-needed basis  This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Dallas, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. Take a look at  U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study on what it's like living in Dallas, Texas! Life at Gensler At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.