Junior Project Accountant

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining accounting for projects.
• Interact with Project Managers to ensure project accounting is up to date and accurate.
• Provide and discuss detailed accounting reports with PMs on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate invoicing and supporting documentation requirements for all open projects.
• Provide training and assistance, as needed, to Billing Coordinators.
• Support Project Accountants to ensure project documentation is accurate and complete.
• Prepare expensive invoices (potentially in a client specified form).
• Review expense documentation to ensure charges are appropriate and accurate.
• Research questionable charges by contacting consultants, vendors and colleagues.
• Update project expenses to