SmithGroup Looking for Senior Project Accountant at Detroit, MI  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 Corporateoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Project Accountantto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Partner with Project Managers in setting up the projects effectively and in managing the project throughout its lifecycle.
• Be fully immersed in the client contract to be certain everyone has a good understanding of the financial/billing details.
• Partner with Studio Leaders and Project Managers to maintain, analyze, and enter project budgets and client billing information (including client billing tables) in the project accounting system Deltek Vision.
• Partner with Studio Leaders and Project Managers to review contract billing terms and prepare client invoices and supporting documentation through the project accounting system.
• Partner with Project Managers to research and resolve project billing or payment discrepancies with clients.
• Partner with Project Managers with regards to budgeting and putting together the project plans.
• Maintain integrity of client contract and billing files, including tracking various contract amendments or modifications.
• Provide management with supporting documentation related to actual costs, contract terms, budgets and billing information to assist them in analyzing project revenue.
• Resolve issues associated with the application of client payments.
• Provide support to studio leaders or project managers on collections.
• Train or direct the activities of the project accountant.
• Direct accounts payable regarding payments to consultants.
• Prepare, analyze, and present management reports.
• Assist in other accounting areas as requested or assigned.
• Prepare and participate in the annual audit.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (i.e. Deltek Vision).
• The ability to concisely and definitively explain accounting results and issues to management in response to questions or during regular meetings or reviews.
• The ability to communicate concisely and accurately via verbal or written means.
• The ability to present complex issues/data with high level of clarity and impact.
• Attention to detail and works well in a team environment.
• The ability to maintain confidential information.

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.