DSGW

Available Positions

Senior Accountant

About the Position

The Senior Accountant will assist in the day-to-day accounting responsibilities and will be a key member of the accounting team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Concrete demonstrable experience and core responsibilities include:
  • Complete day-to-day and month-end financial activities, including general ledger journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and accruals in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP.)
  • Ability to support, and complete, Accounting department tasks (i.e. payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and the creation of Projects and client/vendor profiles), as needed.
  • Oversee administrative functions including, but not limited to, new hire onboarding, annual health insurance and professional liability insurance renewals, benefits coordination, and fleet management.
  • Identify and implement systems, tools, and process changes to streamline the work of accounting operations and reduce time to close.
  • Support preparation of materials and analytics to be distributed to the board, executive leadership, and lenders.
  • Coordinate with external accounting consultants regarding technical accounting and financial reporting related deliverables.
  • Prepare, update, and monitor adherence to accounting policies.
  • Assist in the creation, implementation, review, maintenance, and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the successful implementation of accounting related software.
  • Research, manage, and monitor regulatory corporate licensing requirements and ensure compliance is maintained. Educate and collaborate with Principals to ensure compliance with individual regulatory licensing requirements.
  • Provide accounting support for corporate credit cards and ensure prompt completion by end-users for a timely financial close process.
  • Maintains all state and federal requirements as they relate to accounts payable functions.
  • Manage company leases for all leased office space and prepare annual common area maintenance reconciliations.
  • Respond in a timely manner to vendors, consultants, and staff.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Perform work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, innovation, learning, and growth.
  • Participate in firm-wide initiatives, attend meetings, and work collaboratively with other team members.
  • Perform additional duties, projects and ad hoc analysis, as assigned.

Essential Skills:

  • Produce consistent positive results with minimal direction and supervision.
  • Results driven, detail oriented, self-motivated, and proactive.
  • Interact with team members, clients, and consultants in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
  • Cross-train and work collaboratively with other accounting team members so that we function as a cohesive and high performing team.
  • Contribute to a collaborative environment and an open communication process that shares information and best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
  • Capable of working in a deadline driven environment and managing priorities.
  • Embrace new technologies and constantly strive for greater efficiencies through process or technology.
  • Timely and regular attendance to complete job duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5-7 years of accounting experience in a professional service firm, preferably within an A/E/C environment, or commensurate work experience.
  • Excellent Excel skills and proficient with MS Office products.
  • Experience with Deltek Vision (VantagePoint) software a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), pertaining to indirect rate structures and allowability of costs, a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability with our carrier.

Project Manager

About the Position

The Project Manager coordinates all aspects of complex projects to ensure effective outcomes within deadlines.

Project manager job responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate all efforts (administrative and technical) and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure effective execution on complex projects.
  • Design. Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models to ensure adherence to defined standards. In-depth understanding of code evaluation and material selection.
  • Consultation. Consult with clients regarding project scope, design, schematics, practicality and delivery, including site visits. Answer questions or seek out answers and effectively manage client questions, issues or concerns. Prepare design proposals and presentations. Serve as primary client liaison to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction.
  • Evaluation. Engage in evaluation of possible courses of action and execute a decision after various options have been thoroughly evaluated.
  • Oversight and Supervision. Provide ongoing oversight of all aspects of assigned projects, monitoring budgets, operating within budget guidelines and optimizing resources and schedules. Run project meetings; coordinate with project team; make timely decisions, revisions and adjustments to bring project to completion within budget and timelines.
  • Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects.
  • Provides oversight, monitoring and mentoring for less experienced project managers.

Project Managers work closely with the design team and share responsibilities with the project Architect. 

Qualifications Include:

  • Professional degree and licensure preferred.
  • Proficiency with design and project management software.
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability with our carrier.
  • Previous professional experience is required.

Design Technician

About the Position

Position responsibilities include preparation of complete and accurate working plans and detailed drawings.

Essential duties and core responsibilities include:

  • Provide architectural design drawings and solutions on assigned projects, revise existing drawings as requested.
  • Exhibit competence with computer assisted drawing (CAD) and drawing sheet organization.
  • Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure accuracy and to independently apply technical concepts and designs. 
  • Engage in evaluation of possible courses of action and execute a decision after various options have been thoroughly evaluated.
  • Timely and regular attendance to complete job duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications include:

  • A technical degree in an architecture or design related field is preferred. Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirements.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit software.
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability with our carrier is preferred.

Architect / Interior Designer

About the Position

This position develops projects from early concept through design development, including new construction, alterations, and redevelopments. This position utilizes specialized knowledge and high-level design skills to ensure projects are functional, safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. 

Essential duties and core responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate all project efforts to ensure effective execution, prepare strategic plans, and serve as primary client liaison. 
  • Design. Lead Project design effort that aligns with the standards and expectations of DSGW. Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in creating the character and intent of the Project design, space programing, precision technical plans, drawings and models to ensure adherence to defined standards. In-depth understanding of code evaluation and material selection. 
  • Consultation. Consult with clients regarding project scope, design, schematics, practicality and delivery, including site visits. Answer questions or seek out answers and effectively manage client questions, issues or concerns. Prepare design proposals and presentations. 
  • Oversight and Supervision. Provide ongoing oversight of all aspects of assigned projects, monitoring budgets, operating within budget guidelines and optimizing resources and schedules. Run project meetings; coordinate with project team; make timely decisions, revisions and adjustments to bring project to completion within budget and timelines. 
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced professionals. 
  • Participates in the development of new work and client contacts. 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned. 
  • Timely and regular attendance to complete job duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Professional registration in Minnesota or working towards registration 
  • Willing to apply for additional state licenses when required for work 
  • Minimum of 5 years of previous professional experience preferred 
  • Project Management experience preferred 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills 
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team 
  • Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships. 
  • Ability to maintain courteous, respective and professional interactions with clients and coworkers. 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects 
  • Knowledge of commercial construction standards, techniques, and criteria 
  • Highly organized and able to meet schedules and deadlines. 
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability 
  • Familiarity or experience in Revit, Bluebeam, Sketchup, Microsoft Programs, virtual meeting software, Deltek, Adobe programs (InDesign, Photoshop)

Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking the link. Or email us directly at architects@dsgw.com

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