Project Accountant

Toole Design • Silver Spring, MD

11d • $74,000 - $84,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Toole Design is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join its Finance team and support the financial health of roadway and active transportation projects. The role manages project finances from setup through closeout, including invoicing, monitoring project performance, maintaining project accounts in the ERP system, managing unbilled work, and supporting billing, collections, reconciliations, audits, and staff training. The position collaborates with project managers, clients, and subconsultants.

Toole Design is an employee-owned, purpose-driven design firm focused on safer, more connected communities and sustainable multimodal transportation. The firm describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, with opportunities for mentoring and professional growth. The position has a flexible hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely. The targeted salary range is $74,000 to $84,000.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five or more years of project accounting experience.
• A basic understanding of GAAP and experience analyzing project financial information.
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint or other job cost accounting software.
• Experience reading and reviewing contracts.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to building relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Departments of Transportation (DOTs).
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial health of multiple projects from setup through closeout.
• Prepare invoices.
• Monitor project performance by reviewing budgets and forecasting potential overruns.
• Create and maintain project accounts in the ERP system using established procedures.
• Manage unbilled work.
• Support project setup and closeout.
• Assist project managers with billing issues and collections.
• Reconcile receipts and budgets.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, and subconsultants.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors.
• Contribute to staff trainings.

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports growth and advancement.
• A flexible hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 16 days of PTO accrual annually.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Transportation perks.
• Employee ownership and the financial security associated with sharing in the company's success.
• Mentoring and opportunities to grow expertise.

What This Job Offers

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