Accountant – Accounts Receivable

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is an award-winning, fully integrated architecture and interior design practice with offices in Austin and Houston. Our work is rooted in hospitality and placemaking and includes diverse projects that range from large mixed-use developments, adaptive reuse projects, public realm design, architectural branding, single family homes, hotels, restaurants, workspaces, and bespoke furniture design. We work throughout Texas and across the country in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Denver.

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team.  The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail oriented and solutions-driven professional with a positive attitude who will play a vital role in supporting our firm and brand. A working knowledge of project accounting, standard architectural practices and contracts is considered a plus for this position. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits and salary is dependent on work experience.

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete the monthly invoicing process by the monthly deadline
• Verify contract data for each project prior to finalizing the client invoices (hourly rates, fixed fee, phase billing, etc.)
• Perform all time reporting and expense tracking change requests prior to finalizing invoices
• Maintain client billing backup and produce project budget summary updates, as requested by project teams or clients
• Lead bi-monthly follow-up on open accounts receivable items and report to
• Record payments received from clients in the accounting software and apply to client invoices
• Maintain reconciliation of client retainers, prepaid funds, and overpayments
• Track project completion, initiate retainer refunds, close projects in ERP
• Present monthly AR financials to leadership
• Perform project reconciliations, as requested

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in Deltek Ajera or similar ERP/project accounting system (Sage, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy and organization
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task without sacrificing quality
• Experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction a plus

Please submit your resume to work@hsuoffice.com.

No phone calls please.