Project Accountant

Description

• Issue timely, accurate invoices in close coordination with project managers.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy and team efficiency.
• Develop and share financial metrics that reveal project performance trends.
• Shape strategy, not just numbers. Guide project managers on budgets, billing strategies, and financial forecasting to keep projects healthy.
• Become our ERP champion. Deepen your ERP expertise and serve as a go-to resource for process improvements and system support.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• Drive consistent project setups and ERP practices through cross-functional collaboration.
• Convert financial data into actionable insights that help leaders make informed decisions.
• Lead and train. Design and deliver training sessions, present in webinars, and drive process improvements that ripple across the firm.
• Offer clear, approachable financial guidance to project teams across offices.
• Ensure financial integrity through precise coding, thorough documentation, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and project-level analyses.
• Produce monthly WIP and revenue reports that drive accurate recognition and forecasting.
• Monitor project budgets and burn rates; flag potential overruns or billing issues early.
• Communicate beyond the spreadsheet. Translate financial data into clear insights that empower decision-making at every level.

Requirements

• Strong Excel skills; proficient with Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
• 3–8 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Ability to explain financial concepts in simple, clear language
• Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.
• Experience with project setup, WIP tracking, and ERP or financial systems
• Background in project-based financial management, including invoicing, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and subconsultant coordination
• Proven record of improving processes and documenting workflows for efficiency
• Comfortable working with project managers, administrators, and leadership across multiple locations

Benefits

• Paid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Expand your reach. Step into multiple offices during transitions and resources needs, gaining firsthand exposure to diverse projects and operational styles.
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Dental insurance
• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
• This is an in-office role based in downtown Seattle with flexible hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Medical insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance