The Perkins & Will Group Inc

Project Accountant

The Perkins & Will Group Inc$88K — $113K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in the AEC industry
  • Strong analytical skills for financial performance tracking
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint and advanced Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance
  • Execute accounting tasks including invoicing and expense reporting
  • Conduct monthly financial metrics reporting and variance analysis
  • Assist in the development of the annual operations plan
  • Prepare and submit local business licenses and tax returns
  • Support corporate accounting reporting requirements
  • Communicate with multiple offices on coordinated projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with paid time off
  • Professional development stipend and education time
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Participation in affinity groups and leadership programs
  • Engaging team culture with social events and initiatives
Full Job Description
What you'll do in this role

Common and Baseline Responsibilities
  • Teams with Project Managers and office leadership to track project financial performance including reviewing project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans for fee alignment; provides project financial training as needed.
  • Performs accounting functions including time and expense reporting, client invoicing, collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, etc.
  • Conducts reporting and analysis of monthly financial and operational metrics, ad-hoc financial analysis to support executive decision making, budget, and variance analysis.
  • Supports the annual operations plan.
  • Prepares and files all local Business License Applications, Sales & Use Tax Returns, and occupancy tax returns if required by the office.
  • Supports the reporting requirements of the firmwide corporate accounting group.
  • Maintains open communication with other offices on projects that are coordinated among multiple studios to work.


What we're looking for

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Experience

  • Analytical skills
  • Shows initiative and ability to work well independently and with others
  • Exhibits strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
  • Able to pivot and have a "hands on" working style
  • 3-5 years AEC experience


Software
  • Deltek Vantagepoint
  • Advanced proficiency using Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Tech savvy accounting software proficiency


Licensure/Certifications/Education
  • An associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent experience is preferred


What's here for you

Perkins&Will is a global firm with over 2,800 people doing serious work in architecture, interiors, urban design, and landscape. Our San Francisco studio is a tight, collaborative team where you'll get real exposure to complex projects and real mentorship - not just tasks handed down a chain.

Apply if you believe the built environment can - and should - do better. Want to make your application memorable? Include a cover letter explaining why you want to work with Perkins&Will.

What You'll Get

Salary range: $88,800-$113,300, commensurate with experience, education, and skillset.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off
  • Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Access to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programs
  • Studio initiatives and events; a team that actually likes each other


Our Commitment

Our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) - not as a tagline, but as how we hire, promote, and build teams. We conduct annual pay equity audits and train all managers on pay practices. We believe inclusion drives creativity.

About The Perkins & Will Group Inc

The Perkins & Will Group is an architecture and design firm that was founded in 1935. The company has designed a wide range of buildings, including hospitals, schools, and corporate headquarters. Perkins & Will is known for its commitment to sustainability and has won numerous awards for its environmentally friendly designs. The company has offices in several countries around the world and has completed projects in more than 50 countries. In recent years, Perkins & Will has expanded its services to include urban planning and interior design.
Learn more about The Perkins & Will Group Inc
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1935

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