Project Accountant

Project Accountant - Design Industry

SoHo / West Village Area, NYC (Hybrid)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hybrid schedule – 3–4 days onsite weekly

An established and highly regarded interior design firm is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of high-end design projects from kickoff through completion. This role will partner closely with Project Managers, Studio Leadership, and Consultants to oversee project budgets, billing, forecasting, and accounts receivable activity in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys project-based accounting, thrives in detail-oriented environments, and has experience supporting architecture, interior design, engineering, or other professional services teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, Schedule of Values, and budget tracking within Deltek Ajera and Excel
• Partner with Project Managers to support forecasting, cost tracking, labor analysis, and overall project financial performance
• Prepare and process monthly client invoicing while ensuring deadlines and billing accuracy are met
• Monitor accounts receivable activity, identify aging balances, and assist with collections follow-up
• Track consultant/vendor invoices and verify alignment with contracts and project budgets
• Review project financials, conduct audits as needed, and support leadership reporting
• Attend project kickoff meetings and maintain understanding of project contracts and billing structures
• Prepare monthly AR and cash receipts reporting for leadership review
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and outside consultants to ensure smooth project execution

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of project accounting experience within architecture, interior design, engineering, construction, or professional services environments
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Ajera, Vision, or Vantagepoint required
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with project budgets, reporting, and financial analysis
• Understanding of project-based billing structures, percent-complete accounting, and consultant coordination preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Background

• Experience supporting creative, design-oriented, or client-service-driven organizations
• Comfortable interacting directly with Project Managers, leadership, vendors, and clients
• Highly detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Someone who enjoys ownership and visibility within a collaborative studio environment