Project Accountant

Burnett Specialists; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists in Austin, TX, seeks a Project Accountant to manage financials for firm projects from due diligence through client invoicing and collections. You will help ensure fiscal health across the project life cycle and collaborate with Design Managers to maintain accurate financials.

The role requires organization, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. Prior experience in architecture or design firms is preferred, with a focus on accurate reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Business Administration degree preferred.
• 5 years of project accounting experience in a professional service firm preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytic skills.

Responsibilities

• Billings and financial reporting at project and studio levels.
• Review project budgets and staffing plans to ensure appropriate fees.
• Understand contract terms as they relate to fee management.
• Invoicing clients per contract terms and coordinating collections.
• Forecast spending and analyze variances to inform leadership.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support collection efforts.
• Coordinate consultant invoices and payments and maintain project files.
• Liaise between project, studio, and accounting teams.

Skills

Project accounting

Budget understanding

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting or Business Administration degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project Accountant, Austin, TX

A global architecture & design firm has an exciting Project Accountant position in their Austin, TX office. As the Project Accountant, you will be responsible for financial account management and analysis for the firm’s projects and business practices. You will be successful because you are highly organized and passionate about ensuring the fiscal health of assigned projects throughout the entire project life cycle, from project due diligence through client invoicing and collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner closely with Design Managers and establish successful business relationships to ensure accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting at the project and studio levels Review project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure appropriate fees Understand contract terms as it relates to fee management Assist Design Managers in performing project start-up due diligence and following Firm best practices throughout the project life cycle Provide accurate invoices to clients per contract terms Forecast actual vs. budget spending and analyze projects to provide meaningful input to project and office leadership Monitor, analyze, and report on variety of metrics at the studio level to ensure healthy business practices; become the studio leader for matters related to finance Coordinate consultant invoices and payments Review project labor and expenses with Design Managers for accuracy and appropriateness Monitor Accounts Receivable and assist Design Managers with collection efforts Monitor, analyze, and report on a variety of metrics at the studio level Provide training to Design Managers regarding financial maintenance of projects Maintain organized project contract files Financial and accounting liaison between the project, studio, and local/corporate accounting teams

QUALIFICATIONS

Accounting or Business Administration degree preferred, and/or 5 years of project accounting experience in a professional service firm, preferably an architecture or design firm Must be able to understand contract terms as they relate to fee management Highly proficient in Excel

DESIRES

Experience with Deltek Vision software Tableau Data Application experience a plus Strong organizational skills, high level of accuracy, and keen attention to detail Ability to effectively work in a high-volume environment under pressure with multiple tasks and strict deadlines Willingness to embrace new technologies and constantly strive for greater efficiencies through process or technology Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work as a team and interact professionally with employees, clients, and vendors Must be able to work overtime on an as‑needed basis

Burnett Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and staffing agency committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

AUSDH40