Project Accountant

Gensler; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Reimbursement for certain professional

tuition reimbursement for certain elig

Job summary

Gensler in Austin, Texas is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financials for firm projects from due diligence through client invoicing and collections.

You will partner with Design Managers to ensure accurate billing, monitor budgets, and provide financial reporting across the project lifecycle, while maintaining high accuracy and compliance with contract terms.

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
• 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

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
• 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

Skills

Project accounting

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting or Business Administration degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Vision

Tableau

Job description

General Information

Posting Date: 09-11-2026

Time Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 9022

Areas of Expertise: Finance

Job Category: Finance

Locations

Austin, TX, US

Description

Your Role

As a Gensler 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. Join a team of highly creative, collaborative, colleagues and partner with Gensler project managers to ensure our projects are not only beautiful, but financially sound.

What You Will Do

• 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
• 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

Your 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
• 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

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Austin, Texas area. Non-local candidates are welcome.

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 curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401k
• profit sharing
• employee stock ownership
• twice annual bonus opportunities
• reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

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