Junior Project Accountant

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.

• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.

• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.

• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining accounting for projects.

• Interact with Project Managers to ensure project accounting is up to date and accurate.

• Provide and discuss detailed accounting reports with PMs on a monthly basis.

• Coordinate invoicing and supporting documentation requirements for all open projects.

• Provide training and assistance, as needed, to Billing Coordinators.

• Support Project Accountants to ensure project documentation is accurate and complete.

• Prepare expensive invoices (potentially in a client specified form).

• Review expense documentation to ensure charges are appropriate and accurate.

• Research questionable charges by contacting consultants, vendors and colleagues.

• Update project expenses to transfer incorrectly charged items.

• Input consulting invoices into Vision and mail out client invoices.

• Special billing projects as requested.

• Communicate and coordinate inter-office Project requirements with other SOM offices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Business Administration or comparable experience.

• 3 years+ Project or Job Costing experience.

• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industries.

• Hands-on, especially in terms of billing, project accounting and contract review.

• Ability to prioritize, organize work flows and juggling conflicting demands.

• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral).

• Ability to interface with project managers, clients and architects.

• Experience with Microsoft Office including but not limited to Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with Vision accounting software is a plus.

Our Benefits:

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development 

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $53,000 to $65,000. 

Our Culture:

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.

We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy as well as additional information such as a privacy notice for California residents and how to apply offline.

For more about SOM: www.som.com

Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.  Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.