What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at LS3P?
Our vision is simple. In our commitment to the Southeast, we create architecture that enriches community through a culture of design excellence and expertise, innovation and collaborative engagement.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to creating spaces that enrich communities with lasting impact. Our projects are driven by a deep understanding of local culture, needs, and aspirations, resulting in designs that resonate with and enhance the communities they serve.
At LS3P, we don't just design buildings; we create iconic landmarks that define skylines, inspire people, and transform spaces. Join us in shaping the future of architecture and design in the Southeast!
We are currently seeking a Project Accountant to join our Charlotte office. Other LS3P office locations will be considered as well. You are passionate and devoted to quality. You possess the organizational skills to prioritize tasks and handle multiple deadlines, a thorough knowledge of accounting and finance, and a demonstrated ability to foster and nurture relationships. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the office, working closely with leaders, project teams, and stakeholders to bring visionary architectural concepts to life.
A Day in the Life:
- Work side by side in a team environment with our Design Leaders, Project Managers, Architects, Interior Designers, Urban Planners and Emerging Professionals to support active production projects
- Develop new skills and participate in meaningful collaboration
- Prepare draft/final invoices for all billable projects in accordance with project specific billing requirements
- Perform actual to budget variance analysis for projects and design team in addressing project issues
- Monitor project plans to ensure they are being updated on a regular basis
- Participate in community service and outreach occasions supporting local and national organizations
Your Strengths as a Project Accountant:
- Understanding of standard contract terms and how they are applied in the billing process
- Ability to provide data-driven forecasting using resource planning software
- Ability to prioritize and organize workflows
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
- Ability to set up new projects and related fees and budgets
- Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and writing.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines and work independently.
- Strong sense of ownership, ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
What You Bring To The Table:
- Deltek Vantagepoint Experience preferred
- Deltek Vision experience a strong plus
- 3 years of accounting experience preferred in an architecture, construction, or engineering firm
- Bachelor's degree or extensive work-related experience in business, accounting, or related field
- Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, and PowerBI
- Experience in project billing and costing is preferred
- Experience with project accounting preferred
- Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure
- Able to work overtime, weekends, and travel if needed
A cover letter and resume are required.
Life at LS3P
Together, we are building the skylines of the Southeast.
Our values articulate our beliefs and ground us in a common culture. They are the core of our practice, and reflect the "who" of our community.
- EXCELLENCE is a beginning point
- INTEGRITY is at the core of our decision making and actions
- EMPOWERMENT with accountability makes better decisions
- COLLABORATION leverages the best in everyone
- BALANCE gives us fuel to do our best
- STEWARDSHIP ensures a future
- CARING for each other is what holds us together
We are made up of 12 offices that celebrate their own unique traditions, but we embrace a "one firm" attitude that unifies us.
LS3P's Commitment To You:
- Ongoing engagement with fantastic design team members
- To develop new skills and contribute to world-class projects
- Participate in meaningful collaboration and research efforts
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional development allowance to toward educational opportunities
- Leadership development and mentoring across sectors, markets, offices and the firm
- Participation in community service and outreach occasions supporting local and national organizations
- Flexibility and balance in your schedule
LS3P recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and believe that inclusivity benefits us all. We actively seek and consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
