Project Accountant & Bookkeeper

Foursquare ITP•Washington, DC

1d•$72,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, Inc. (Foursquare ITP) is a woman-owned transportation and transit planning firm working on high-impact projects across the United States. Our work is guided by four core values: Passion for the Profession, Dedication to our Clients, Investment in Each Other, and a Positive Outlook. We are a growing firm with offices in Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and other locations, and we pride ourselves on collaboration, quality, and continuous learning. Foursquare ITP is seeking a full-time Project Accountant to support and oversee the financial management of our project portfolio. This role will serve as a resource for project managers and leadership, ensuring accurate project setup, budgeting, billing, reporting, and compliance. This position is ideal for a candidate with 2+ years of project accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and prior hands-on experience with Unanet ERP. While this is a hybrid in-office/work from home position, the selected candidate must live in or relocate to the Washington, DC region within commuting proximity to downtown. This position requires two in-office days per week for the first 90 day's and once a week thereafter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
Minimum of 4 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
Demonstrated experience using Unanet ERP (or Deltek) for project setup, billing, and reporting.
Working knowledge of accrual-based accounting, general ledger concepts, and financial statements.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a hybrid/remote work environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FAR, grant-funded projects, or government contracting.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Microsoft Access.

Responsibilities

Manage project setup in Unanet, including budgets, labor categories, billing terms, and project structures.
Prepare accurate, timely client invoices (including custom and cost-plus formats).
Review supporting documentation such as labor reports, expense receipts, and progress narratives.
Coordinate with project managers to ensure invoicing aligns with contract requirements and project progress.
Monitor project financial performance, including budget vs. actuals, burn rates, percent complete, and revenue recognition.
Support project closeout activities, including final invoicing and reconciliation.
Support audits, including FAR, R&D, and client audits, by providing required documentation and reports.
Assist with bookkeeping activities.