Careers
Available Positions
Design can take many forms, at Michael Graves we have opportunities in a variety of departments beyond the architecture realm. We are excited to have you embark on a journey with us and become part of the Michael Graves team!
Michael Graves is looking for a senior accountant to join our team in our Washington DC Location. This position reports directly to the CFO. The position will be responsible for all general ledger accounting activities. The right candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be able to communicate professionally with all levels of management, customers, suppliers, and staff. Additionally, they must maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. This position puts the right candidate on track to be our next Business Unit Controller in our accounting team.
Finance and Accounting Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all month-end closing activities including the preparation of journal entries as needed.
- Manage client billing process which includes meeting with the project team and the creation of monthly invoices and submittal to clients.
- Assist with the monthly aging reporting and collections. Give timely updates to Principals and Project managers on the status of A/R.
- Review all A/P invoice payment requests for proper documentation and accurate coding, and record in accounting system. Ensure timely payments.
- Enter subcontractor invoices timely in Deltek and verify the correct project and contract amounts.
- Responsible for financial reporting to internal stakeholders on monthly results and key performance indicators.
- Responsible for compliance with company fiscal plans, policies, and controls.
- Responsible for preparing daily cash reports in support of Treasury Management including posting all deposits, checks, wire transfers in and out and clearing A/R.
- Update asset schedule (lease and purchase) regularly and post depreciation monthly
- Prepare bank and account reconciliations.
- Assist in budgeting & forecasting.
- Establish and maintain project numbers and information in financial system.
- Request and gather W-9 documentation from subcontractors and assist in annual processing of 1099s.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, preferably in an Architecture, Engineering or Construction environment
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Microsoft Office suite, intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Familiar with enterprise level financial software, Deltek Vision and/or Vantagepoint experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Must be eligible to work in the United States with no further sponsorship needed
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000. Salary commensurate with experience.
ABOUT MICHAEL GRAVES:
Michael Graves is a uniquely positioned firm that merges the ideals of branding, storytelling, and innovation with architectural and interior design. We cross disciplines and boundaries to bring groundbreaking innovation to cultural, residential, and commercial design including education, healthcare, hospitality, and creative workplaces to name a few. We are a leader in both universal and sustainable design. See the vast array of our work and meet our team at www.michaelgraves.com.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may email their resume and selected work samples to employment@michaelgraves.com. Please keep attachments under 10MB.
Michael Graves is looking for a creative, talented, and team-oriented Architect II with experience in K-12 Education to join our dynamic internationally acclaimed team. Ideal candidates should be passionate about design, work well in a collaborative team environment, and communicate ideas and approaches in a clear and thoughtful manner. We are looking to fill in-person only position in our Winston-Salem location.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- A professional degree in architecture (B.Arch., M. Arch) required.
- Minimum of six years of professional experience as a licensed professional.
- Minimum of eight years of professional experience in K-12 school projects.
- Participate in the design and documentation of K-12 education projects from concept through construction.
- Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs.
- Provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large complex projects including consultants.
- Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and designs.
- Carries out complex and novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
- May provide technical guidance to less experienced architects.
- Performs code compliance activities.
- Participates in QA/QC.
- Participates and supports profitability, forecasting and professional development. (e.g., financial, contracts, staffing, mentoring)
- Must be proficient in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Newforma, and E-specs
- Strong proficiency in conceptual design, design presentation and construction documentation
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD required.
- Strong modeling skills in 3ds Max and SketchUp required
- Strong graphic and presentation skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator) required.
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and energy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong presentation, organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Salary Range: $83,000 – $99,000 Salary commensurate with experience.
ABOUT MICHAEL GRAVES:
Michael Graves is a uniquely positioned firm that merges the ideals of branding, storytelling, and innovation with architectural and interior design. We cross disciplines and boundaries to bring groundbreaking innovation to cultural, residential, and commercial design including education, healthcare, hospitality, and creative workplaces to name a few. We are a leader in both universal and sustainable design. See the vast array of our work and meet our team at www.michaelgraves.com.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may email their resume and selected work samples to employment@michaelgraves.com. Please keep attachments under 10MB.
