Seeking innovative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence.
Project Accountant Roles and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the accounting and financial presentation of projects in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Modified Cash Basis of Accounting, BCJ policies and procedures
• Assist in fee and expense analysis
• Review contracts from a financial perspective and advise Principals, Project Managers, and Finance Director of any financial concerns
• Participate in compliance meetings with team and review completed compliance form with the Project Manager
• Set up and maintain project numbering schemes in accordance with BCJ standards
• Responsible for setting up a project with the relative qualitative data required by BCJ
• Review and analyze the financial condition of each project on a monthly basis and advise the Principal, Project Manager and Finance Director as to any material variances
• Alert the Finance Director regarding any internal control problems or questionable practices
• Assist in the preparation of the project plan including a profitability analysis. and reviews such plan and analysis with Principal & PM
• Update PM on labor status during regular meeting
• Maintain "open door" policy by insuring availability to PM and project teams to answer questions regarding where to charge time, project plan allocations, status of hours spent
• Review preliminary invoices for appropriate labor, expense charges, billing rates, fees maximums and makes appropriate changes and re-classifications;
• Update outstanding receivable statements, billing summaries and consultant summaries that are for client's use
• Assist in processing consultant and vendor invoices
QualificationsDesired Skills and Expertise:
• Degree in Accounting/Business Administration
• 4 years+ Project or Job Costing experience
• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industries preferred but not required
• Hands-on, especially in terms of billing, project accounting and contract review
• Ability to prioritize, organize workflows and juggling conflicting demands
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to interface with project managers, clients and architects
• Experience with Deltek Vision software
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- 4 years+ Project or Job Costing experience
- Knowledge of GAAP and Modified Cash Basis of Accounting
- Hands-on experience with billing, project accounting, and contract review
- Experience with Deltek Vision software
- Ability to prioritize, organize workflows, and manage conflicting demands
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interface with project managers, clients, and architects
- Experience within Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industries
What We Do
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson is a United States–based architectural practice founded in 1965. Operating through five studios across the country, the firm specializes in architecture, planning, and interior design. They are dedicated to designing places that inspire connection and wonder, with a portfolio ranging from modest houses to large academic, civic, cultural, commercial, and corporate projects, often emphasizing environmental sensitivity and meticulous detail.
