Project Accountant

The Crowd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) program

Job summary

The Crowd, a renowned global architecture and design practice in New York, seeks a Project Accountant to own project accounting and strengthen financial controls.

You will collaborate with the Director of Finance, project managers and studio leadership, managing budgets, revenue recognition, WIP and reporting from day-to-day accounting through forecasting and month-end close. The role is in-office with one flexible WFH day weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within AEC, architecture or interior design.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting, revenue recognition, WIP and fee management.
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and reconciliations.
• Strong organizational, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Must be able to work primarily in person from the New York office.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, costs, revenue, profitability and financial reporting.
• Support project forecasting and financial reviews.
• Own the monthly billing cycle and monitor WIP and unbilled revenue.
• Support accounts receivable, collections and month-end close.
• Oversee accurate project setup, contracts, fee structures and billing information.
• Maintain and reconcile project data in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve historical project accounting issues.
• Partner with the Director of Finance to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

Skills

Deltek Vantagepoint

Advanced Excel

Project accounting

Financial reporting

WIP management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

The Crowd is working with a renowned and prestigious global architecture and design practice seeking a Project Accountant to join their New York studio. This role will take ownership of project accounting while helping to strengthen processes.

As a key member of the finance team, you will work closely with the Director of Finance, Project Managers and studio leadership, taking ownership of the financial management of projects from day-to-day accounting through to forecasting and reporting.

The role will also involve maintaining project data in Deltek, resolving historical inconsistencies and improving processes and reporting. Experience within architecture, interior design or the wider AEC industry is highly preferred, alongside strong Deltek experience.

This is a great opportunity to join an internationally recognized design practice with a strong presence in the global architecture and design community. The studio offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401(k) program. The role is predominantly in-office, with one flexible work-from-home day each week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project budgets, costs, revenue, profitability and financial reporting.


• Support project forecasting and financial reviews.


• Own the monthly billing cycle and monitor WIP and unbilled revenue.


• Support accounts receivable, collections and month-end close.


• Oversee accurate project setup, contracts, fee structures and billing information.


• Maintain and reconcile project data in Deltek Vantagepoint.


• Investigate discrepancies and resolve historical project accounting issues.


• Partner with the Director of Finance to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.


• 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within AEC, architecture or interior design.


• Strong understanding of project-based accounting, revenue recognition, WIP and fee management.


• Deltek Vantagepoint experience strongly preferred.


• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and reconciliations.


• Strong organizational, communication and relationship-building skills.


• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Must be able to work primarily in person from the New York office.

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.