THE OPPORTUNITY 

• Are you interested in a key project accounting role offering lots of visibility and opportunity to interact with executive management?
• Do you enjoy cross-functional teams and the opportunity to drive results?
• This is an excellent role where you can contribute significant value to a top company.

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

At Champlin | EOP, their team members combine passion with creativity and expertise to plan, design, and deliver amazing results to their clients. Their innovative, design-driven firm is invested in pushing creativity and collaboration to deliver unique spaces that inspire form and delight through function. They are motivated by a vision of enriching lives through innovative design and sharing their creativity with the world while defining a sustainable future. They are devoted to service and life-long learning and encourage their employees and clients to Think, Create, and Realize with them.

  

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Project Accountant will work with Principals and the Project Managers to maximize project health and profitability, enabling the organization to scale and grow. As a Senior Project Accountant, you will undertake a variety of financial and non-financial tasks, with the main goal of being an integral part of ensuring the company’s revenues and profits. The Senior Project Accountant will:

• Prepare monthly progress client billings in accordance with contracts and Principal and Project Manager requests.
• Verify accuracy of project consultant vendor invoices and post invoices in the accounting system.
• Effectively communicate with clients and project consultants to foster positive, ongoing relationships.
• Enter contract fee breakdown and project structure in the accounting system for ease of review by Principals and Project Managers, alignment with contracts, and accurate invoicing.
• Research any invoicing discrepancies and make any necessary corrections.
• Assist with client payments, posting and determine timing of project consultant payments (pay when paid.)
• Follow up on outstanding accounts receivable balances and engage Principals and Project Managers when necessary.
• Set up new clients and consultants and consultant vendors in the accounting system and integrated systems.
• Sync and update project-related information in integrated systems to ensure accuracy of data.
• Work with the accounting team to analyze project financials and produce effective reports.
• Assist with the operations of the accounting team to achieve the team’s goals and objectives.
• Provide support for any other accounting needs as requested or needed.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent field.
• Five years of experience as a Billing Specialist, Project Accountant or similar role, preferably in a professional service organization.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of project accounting software; familiarity with Deltek Ajera, preferred.

 

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Passionate about accuracy and financial data, ensuring precision in all analyses and reporting.
• Combines critical thinking with creativity to solve complex problems effectively.
• Works well in team environments, fostering collaboration and shared success.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities seamlessly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

 

THE PAYOFF

This is an excellent role where you can contribute significant value to a top company. Join a strong culture of respect, collaboration, and fun.

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This position is an in office role and is located in downtown Cincinnati.