Project Accountant

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 Dallas, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. Take a look at U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study on what it's like living in Dallas, Texas!

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, 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 Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.