Project Accountant

Gensler; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Project Accountant to provide a solid foundation of analysis for projects. This role involves managing contracts, ensuring fiscal health, and mentoring project management teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or business administration and at least 8 years of experience in professional services, with proficiency in Excel and Deltek Vision preferred. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Profit sharing and bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience in professional services, ideally in architecture or design.
• Must demonstrate a high level of accuracy and stable work performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and ensure fiscal health of projects.
• Prepare accurate client invoices and coordinate consultant payments.
• Monitor studio accounts receivable.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Deltek Vision software

Job description

Your Role

The Project Accountant is responsible for providing a solid foundation of analysis for projects and business practices by managing contracts, ensuring fiscal health of assigned projects, mentoring and supporting the project management for the Middle East offices.

What You Will Do

• 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 and 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.
• Prepare accurate client invoices and coordinate consultant 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.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on variety of metrics at the studio and office level to ensure healthy business practices.
• Implement financial management best practices and regional initiatives.
• Support Gensler’s sustainability goals by optimizing workflows and collaborating on environmental initiatives.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or business administration with at least 8 years’ experience in professional services, ideally in architecture or design.
• Proficient in Excel, prior experience with Deltek Vision software preferred.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate a high level of accuracy and stable work performance.
• Must be a self-starter, team player, who is detail oriented and highly organized.
• Basic understanding of sustainable design and operations is preferred.

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being 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, and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

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.