Project Accountant - Los Angeles
About The Position
HOK, a global architecture, design, engineering, and planning firm, is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This is a hybrid position based in our Los Angeles office at The Row DTLA, with on-site presence required three days per week-work in the heart of DTLA's cultural and culinary scene, steps away from art galleries and unique retail experiences. As a Project Accountant, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely accounting for assigned projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers and Finance leadership to support project setup, billing, reporting, financial analysis and revenue recognition. Who is the ideal candidate for this role? We are seeking a Project Accountant with demonstrated knowledge of project accounting principles and practices, particularly within the architecture, design, or construction industries. The ideal candidate will be able to oversee multiple large, complex projects and experience recognizing revenue. This candidate will be able to successfully provide in-depth financial analysis to Project Managers and other stakeholders as necessary, identify and mitigate risks and develop financial strategies.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required, though a combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.
- Candidates should have 2 to 4 years of experience in project accounting, with prior experience in an architecture firm strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project accounting principles and practices, particularly within the architecture, design, or construction industries.
- The ideal candidate will be able to oversee multiple large, complex projects and experience recognizing revenue.
- Advanced knowledge of project accounting skills, including a background in revenue recognition.
- Exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal-and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a similar project accounting software is also required.
Nice To Haves
- prior experience in an architecture firm strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Preparing monthly invoices, budgets, and project management reports
- Setting up and maintaining projects in the accounting system in accordance with contract terms
- Tracking and inputting project budgets and financial data
- Reviewing project cost reports and meeting with Project Managers and Finance leadership to assess status, profitability, and costs
- Managing consultant invoice processing and communication
- Reviewing project contracts and financial requirements
- Assisting with revenue recognition and monthly earnings analysis
- Responding to inquiries from staff, vendors, and clients regarding financial matters
- Analyze project cost reports and meet frequently with Project Managers and Finance Director to review invoicing, profitability, earnings, cost and cash flow
- Providing general accounting support as needed
- Supporting sustainability initiatives through green workplace practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
