Project Accountant

Colliers Engineering & Design • Englewood, CO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Accountant works closely with project managers to support accurate, timely client invoicing and the financial administration of projects. The role includes setting up projects and tasks in the accounting software, confirming that project setups comply with contractual requirements, preparing and submitting invoices, monitoring project expenses against labor charges, and producing reports to help project managers assess project financial health. The position also supports collections and performs other accounting tasks as needed.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a requirement to work at least three days per week in the Denver, Colorado office. Compensation is $25.17 to $33.42 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance; alternatively, an associate degree with relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Prior experience with BST or similar accounting software.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• 0–2+ years of experience in project billing.
• Experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects and tasks in the accounting software.
• Verify that projects set up in BST comply with contract requirements.
• Prepare draft invoices for project managers and collaborate with them on required changes.
• Monitor and match expenses charged to projects against labor charges.
• Finalize and submit invoices to clients, including preparing additional spreadsheets or forms and assembling expense backup when needed.
• Provide requested reports to help project managers manage the financial health of their projects.
• Assist the collections department and project managers with invoice revisions or additional information clients need for payment.
• Digitally file invoices and supporting documentation.
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level