Senior Project Accountant

KPFF Consulting Engineers•Seattle, WA

9d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KPFF’s Special Projects Group is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Project Accountant for its downtown Seattle office. The position supports Project Managers and Principals by providing financial insights and analysis, managing project costs, and supporting informed decision-making for an engineering group of more than 150 people. Because much of the engineering work is performed as prime consultant, the role also tracks budgets and manages significant subconsultant contracts and invoicing. The successful candidate will help improve accounting processes for efficiency and collaboration, with an opportunity to grow into a leadership role. The role works with Project Managers, the Managing Principal, corporate accounting, and project cost accountants. The position has an important in-office component for engagement and collaboration, with hybrid remote work flexibility.

Requirements

At least five years of cost accounting experience, with progression of responsibilities in a professional office environment.
At least an associate degree with a focus in accounting, finance, or economics; a bachelor's degree with a similar focus is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Power BI, as well as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability and desire to learn and take direction, while working independently and collaboratively in a decentralized, fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills, including mentorship and training abilities.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent written and verbal communication.
Positive attitude and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction (A/E/C) industry.
Prior experience with BST11 software.
A bachelor's degree with an accounting, finance, or economics emphasis.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain projects and expenses in the project cost accounting system (BST11), including updating contract information, budgets, and tasks.
Work with Project Managers on project setup, budget tracking and analysis, client billings, collections, and general accounting and ERP (BST11) education.
Prepare and process monthly client billings, including coordinating or overseeing invoicing by other Project Cost Accountants.
Maintain, improve, and document processes and scheduling for monthly accounting workflows.
Prepare, update, and address end-of-month and end-of-year reports, including revenue and income statements for multiple discipline groups within the reporting center.
Work with the Managing Principal to set and track the overall reporting center budget.
Run accounts receivable inquiries to monitor and proactively manage collections.
Provide Project Managers with project financial information as requested.
Collaborate with the corporate accounting group to meet expectations and deadlines.
Bring innovative ideas and continuous improvement to accounting processes.
Coordinate and collaborate with three experienced project cost accountants, two of whom lead billing for other geographic offices.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution, regardless of employee contribution.
Medical insurance with two plan options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life insurance.
KPFF paid family leave.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid holidays, including two floating holidays.
Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and jury duty.
Subsidized ORCA bus and rail pass.
Performance-based bonuses.