SmithGroup Looking for Project Accountant at Phoenix, AZ  Full Time

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialistsdevelop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future – for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

The Phoenixoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aProject Accountantto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Assist with the set-upand maintenance of project budgets and client billing information (including client billing tables) in the project accounting system (e.g., Deltek Vision).
• Work with studio leaders, project managers, and possibly senior project accountants to prepare client invoices and supporting documentation through the electronic project accounting system.
• Partner and build a strong relationship with the project manager from the inception to completion of each project.
• Assist with the electronic reconciliation and maintenance of client contract, billing files, and consultant invoices.
• Assist with the application of client payments.
• Assist with the research and resolution of payment discrepancies.
• Provide support to studio leaders or project managers on collections.
• Work with accounts payable to pay consultants.
• Provide support for the preparation of management reports, monthly project reviews, and audit deliverables.
• File and retrieve electronic invoices and statements within a paperless accounting system.
• Assist in other accounting areas as requested or assigned.

An ideal candidate has:

• An associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business program, or equivalent, from a two-year college or technical school, and two years related experience and/or training.
• 2+years of experience with Accounting software, preferably Deltek Vision.
• The ability to retain and apply accounting policies and procedures.
• High proficiency in Excel, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, data input, and organization, while exhibiting excellent customer service and communication skills under pressure.
• Experience with complex client invoicing such as consultant invoices and employee expense reports, preferably in an electronic format.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy office environment and deal with competing priorities/requests.
• Experience performing accounting for the architectural, engineering, or construction professions and experience working with auditors and/or monthly project financial reviews is preferred.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.