Project Accountant

Toole Design • Silver Spring, MD

12d • $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, performance monitoring, forecasting, account maintenance, unbilled work, reconciliation, and support for project managers. The Project Accountant also communicates with project managers, clients, and subconsultants, assists with audits, and contributes to staff training.

Toole Design is an employee-owned, purpose-driven design firm focused on safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remotely, a collaborative and inclusive culture, professional growth opportunities, paid holidays, PTO, competitive salary, benefits, and transportation perks.

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.
• 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).
• Experience with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial health of multiple projects from setup through closeout.
• Prepare invoices and monitor project performance by reviewing budgets and forecasting potential overruns.
• Create and maintain project accounts in the ERP system according to established procedures.
• Manage unbilled work and 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.
• Flexible hybrid schedule: three days in the office and two days remotely.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Sixteen days of PTO accrual annually.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Transportation perks.
• Employee ownership and the associated financial security.

What This Job Offers

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