Project Cost Accountant

Kpff Consulting Engineers•Portland, OR

2d•$74,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Project Cost Accountant for our Portland Civil + Survey office. This position will work alongside experienced Project Cost Accountants to provide financial project support to Project Managers and Principals. We seek individuals who enjoy challenging work and who are motivated to improve the work environment to make it more efficient and collaborative.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years prior cost accounting experience with progression of responsibilities in a professional office environment
AA degree with accounting emphasis
Proficient in MS Office programs specifically Excel but including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Desire to learn and able to take direction and also work independently
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Positive attitude and demeanor

Nice To Haves

Experience in A/E/C industry (desired, not required)
Prior software experience with BST11 (desired, not required)

Responsibilities

Create and maintain all projects in project cost accounting system (BST11)
Work closely with Project Managers for project set-up, budget tracking and analysis, client billings and collections
Prepare and process monthly client billings
Run A/R inquiries to monitor and manage collections
Accounts payable back-up
Update contract information, budgets and tasks in BST11
Provide Project Managers with project financial information as requested
Work in collaboration with corporate accounting group to meet expectations/deadlines

Benefits

Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year's salary, plus AD&D.
401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed.
Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income.
Hybrid work schedule
Free secure bike parking
Public transportation 50% subsidy
Free use of on-site gym + locker facilities
Team sports (HTC relay race, co-ed softball)
Reimbursement for professional association dues
Office social events, including annual Winter party and Summer picnic
Office committee opportunities
Community projects participation