Project Accountant

Overview

Manage project finances, invoicing, reporting, and ERP support for engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• erp management
• process improvement
• financial reporting
• budget monitoring
• training delivery
• data insights

Tasks

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

Requirements

• excel
• erp
• project finance
• 3-8 yrs
• process improvement
• collaboration

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About Kpff Consulting Engineers

-Operates with a flat organizational structure, empowering local offices to innovate and respond to regional needs. -Typical projects range from high-rise buildings and bridges to site development, utilities and waterfront structures. -Specializing in structural and civil engineering, the firm tackles complex designs—be it seismic curtain walls or stormwater systems. -Has delivered award-winning work on landmark civic, corporate and infrastructure projects across the U.S. -Despite its scale, it retains a nimble, creative culture focused on practical, constructible engineering solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-not eligible for visa sponsorship; must be authorized to work in the u.s.