Senior Finance Specialist

About Us

SWBR is a nationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape architecture, graphic design, planning and civil engineering. Since our founding in 1969, the focus of our expertise and most of our current work supports education, housing, and workplace design.

We are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences, we’re united by a core mission: to positively impact lives through meaningful design.

With 100+ professionals, we are headquartered in Rochester, New York with offices in Syracuse, Troy, and Buffalo, New York.

We are currently seeking a full-time Sr. Financial Specialist in our Rochester, NY office. This position is focused on high level financial support to the firm’s largest Studio as well as assist the Controller with accounting tasks for the month-end and year-end general ledger closings. 

Job Description

• Studio focused:  SWBR billings and contract management, data entry into billing system, collections, reviewing consultant contracts as well as process invoices, creation and development of project resource plans.
• Long Range Forecast
• Participate in Friday morning Workload Meetings
• Responsible for Expense Report Review and Payments
• Run monthly Time Analysis and Expected vs Actual reports
• Support Project Managers and Principals including monthly resource plan update meetings.
• Accounts Receivable Reporting to Project Managers
• Assist Controller with the update and completion of various financial reports.
• Open new project numbers on the J: drive and in VantagePoint
• Assist in training Finance Specialists
• This position works primarily in an office setting with moderate to light noise.

Needed Education and Experience

• Possess an Bachelor’s’ degree (or equivalent professional work experience).
• Have 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the A/E industry
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills, be a proactive learner, maintain attention to detail and be customer focused, and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office-especially Excel and Word- experience
• Be a proficient user of CRM systems, with preference to Deltek VantagePoint.
• Ability to keep sensitive information and materials confidential.
• This position involves the following physical activities:   sitting, lifting a maximum of 10 pounds, stooping when filing, occasionally reaching, hand and eye coordination and repetitive motion.

Base Salary Information

$68,650 - $83,689

The above salary ranges represent a good faith range for incumbents of these positions. Actual offers will be based on experience, education level, and demonstrated skills and will be at the discretion of the employer. 

We actively support professional development, including steps towards licensure and/or related accreditations, as a benefit of employment. SWBR offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package and provides a creative environment. Applicants interested in joining a progressive, energetic and family-friendly firm that rewards hard-working team players and offers unlimited growth potential in a multi-studio design setting should view our website at www.swbr.com/career/ to apply.

SWBR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.