Your Role

As a Gensler Billing and Financial Analyst you will be responsible for financial account management and analysis for the firm’s projects and business practices.  You will succeed because you are highly organized and passionate about ensuring the financial health of assigned projects throughout the project life cycle, from project due diligence to client invoicing and collections.  Join a team of highly creative, collaborative colleagues and partner with Gensler project managers to ensure our projects are beautiful and financially sound.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Design Managers, clients, and consultants to discuss billing and financial issues.
• Interpret financial data in contracts and billings and accurately convey them.
• Follow up and assist with collection efforts.
• Maintain and monitor project-specific budgets, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Determine and set up the best billing terms and invoice formats.
• Prepare and process invoices in line with project contractual arrangements.
• Adhere to monthly invoicing deadlines.
• Retrieve and match backup to invoices where necessary.
• Meet regularly with Design Managers and Studio Directors to review schedule, billing, held time, and collection issues.
• Prepare journal entries and research general ledger issues.
• Develop an understanding of our accounting software to be seen as an expert and resource for staff.
• Cross-train and work closely with other team members to function as a cohesive and high-performing team. Assist the team with any ad-hoc projects or analyses.

​Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area is highly desired.
• 5 years of experience working in billing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements in financial processes, reporting, and contract management.
• Bilingual in English Spanish
• Experience in dealing with multiple currencies, exchange rates, and taxes
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office products

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage different personality types.

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Team-oriented but also able to work independently.

• Analytical, proactive, and a problem solver.

• Able to work well under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.