Description

Grace Design Studios is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm with 22 offices across the country. Guided by our values—Do Good. Be Great.—we design environments that enhance communities, inspire creativity, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

The Project Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial health and success of our projects by ensuring accurate invoicing, budget tracking, consultant payment processing, and accounts receivable management. This position works closely with project managers and the accounting team to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency using Deltek Ajera.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate client invoices, ensuring timeliness and alignment with contractual terms and project milestones.
• Support project managers with budgeting, fee structuring, schedule tracking, and financial forecasting.
• Set up and maintain complete, accurate project records in Deltek Ajera while ensuring data integrity.
• Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding invoices, and maintain accurate AR aging reports.
• Calculate and process consultant payments in accordance with contracts, verifying deliverables and approvals.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment with responsiveness and reliability.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting staff, consultants, and clients to resolve billing issues and maintain consistent financial practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in project-based accounting
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with Deltek Ajera and/or BST Global preferred

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire
• Profit sharing bonuses
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance
• Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

Why Join Us?

At Grace Design Studios, we believe in doing more than just great work—we live our values: Do Good. Be Great. As part of our finance team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the continued success of projects across the firm, while growing your own career in a supportive, collaborative environment.