Project Cost Accountant
About The Position
KPFF's Seattle office is seeking a detail-oriented Project Cost Accountant to support the financial management and successful delivery of projects across multiple disciplines. This role partners closely with project managers, technical staff, and leadership to oversee project financial performance, maintain accurate project accounting records, and provide meaningful financial insights that support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment. Under minimal supervision, the selected individual will perform a variety of project accounting and financial administration functions, helping ensure projects are set up, monitored, and closed out efficiently while supporting the overall financial health of the office.
Requirements
- AA degree with accounting/finance emphasis
- Minimum 2 years related billing experience
- Solid understanding of basic accounting process
- Proficient in MS Excel and Office Suite
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team and take initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with BST 10 Global accounting system
- Experience in an Engineering firm (or other Professional Services firms)
- Experience in billing with Public Works Agencies such as WSDOT, King County, Sound Transit and SDOT
Responsibilities
- Process and track client billing invoices in an accurate and timely manner
- Read contracts and interpret billing requirements
- Project setup, including bill structure, rate and classification information
- Payables entry of sub-consultant invoices
- Create cost reports in BST 10 Global accounting software
- Project cost reporting for clients with special requirements
- Manage accounts receivables on projects
- Work closely with Project Coordinators and Project Managers for reporting and invoice approvals
Benefits
- An excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance with a no-premium option
- Vision insurance with a no-premium option
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
- Dependent Care FSA option
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
- 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
- Up to one week (five business days) of paid jury duty per year.
- Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
- Travel accident insurance
- Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
