Project Accountant

NBBJ•Seattle, WA

38d•$68,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That's where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more about our firm, see what it's like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today! The role at a glance: This is an excellent opportunity for you to join NBBJ Columbus or Seattle as a Project Accountant. A successful candidate will possess the ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality. This individual will have effective time management and organizational skills and is a critical thinker who has a proven record of thriving in a fast-paced work environment. This individual will work directly with Project Managers across all NBBJ offices as well as collaborate with all areas of the Finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business with emphasis in Accounting or Finance preferred
Minimum of 3 years project cost accounting
Strong understanding of accounts payable, receivable & general ledger functions
Understanding of project financials, revenue, and profit
Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint a plus
Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative manner
Consistently meet deadlines
Attention to detail, accuracy, and persistence
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Energetic, high level of initiative

Nice To Haves

experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint a plus

Responsibilities

Partner closely with project managers, clients, and sub-consultants to prepare monthly client invoices based on contract requirements
Review contract terms and accurately establish budgets, billing terms, and invoice templates in the financial system
Validate and enter consultant invoices for payment in accordance with contracts
Ensure project costs are recorded properly and make adjustments as necessary
Maintain finance contract files for audit purposes
Monitor accounts receivable and assist project managers with collections
Review, audit and post other teammates' work
Respond to inquiries from clients, sub-consultants and team members in a professional and timely manner
Collaborate with your team to implement process improvements
Assist in the collection and posting of timesheets
Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed

Benefits

In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

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