Accountant

Skill Farm Members are invited to apply for the following role, the description is shown below:

Responsibilities:

Work closely with Project/Design Managers, establishing successful business relationships and ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting at the project and studio levels.

Maintain organized project contract files.

Understand contract terms as it relates to fee management.

Assist Project/Design Managers in performing project start-up due diligence and following Firm best practices throughout the project life cycle.

Interact with clients and consultants in a professional, courteous manner.

Review project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans for appropriateness to fee.

Provide accurate invoices to clients per contract terms.

Coordinate consultant invoices and payments per contract terms.

Review project labor and expense charges with Project/Design Managers for accuracy and appropriateness.

Monitor studio accounts receivable and assist Project/Design Managers with collection efforts.

Skills & Qualifications:

Possess an accounting or business administration degree with a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a professional services environment, preferably with an architecture or design firm.

Embrace new technologies and constantly strive for greater efficiencies through process or technology.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage different personality types.

Work well under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines.

Good written and verbal communication skills.