Project Accountant

DLR Group • Seattle, WA

20d • $82,000 - $92,000

About The Position

As a Project Accountant at DLR Group, you will support financial analysis and collaborate with project leadership to drive success. The position focuses on maintaining accurate accounting information throughout the project phases, overseeing billing progress, managing collections, and timesheet management. Project Accountants are critical in managing regional and global sector project accounting, working collaboratively with finance team counterparts to track project profitability and address any financial inquiries and participate in regular Financial Operations discussions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization and make a meaningful impact on project outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A/E/C Project accounting or billing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles, billing, business management, and administrative procedures

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
• Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience in an architecture/engineering firm

Responsibilities

• Analyze trends in project financial performance and support leadership in profitability efforts
• Monitor and manage project accounting resources across various sectors and regions to ensure adequate staffing
• Review and approve employee timesheets and unposted labor reports on a weekly basis
• Collaborate with leadership during monthly invoice reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist in preparing revenue projections and review reimbursable and direct expenses for projects
• Maintain project budgets and analyze costs versus revenue
• Set up and maintain updated project information, ensuring accuracy and consistency with staffing and revenue forecasts
• Coordinate client insurance certificates for projects as needed
• Manage accounts receivable by reviewing aging reports, documenting collection attempts, and addressing payment discrepancies
• Actively coach others in Financial Services and promote financial best practices
• Review consultant invoices and contracts, providing timely updates on payment status and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• employee stock ownership
• bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees