Hybrid Project Accountant — Engineering Project Finance

BKF; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

BKF is seeking a Project Accountant to join our accounting team. You will manage invoices, assist with project costs, and prepare financial reports with accuracy, in a dynamic, multi-office environment.

This role reports to the Oakland office one day a week and offers a hybrid-remote arrangement for the rest of the week; prior experience in architecture or engineering is preferred; strong Excel and Deltek Vantagepoint skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a combination of education and experience
• Experience in Architecture or Engineering industry is preferred
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong mathematical aptitude
• Solid knowledge of Excel
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to interface with project managers, clients, and architects
• Deltek Vantagepoint Accounting system experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end closing process and reconciliations
• Prepare invoices for clients and review draft invoices for appropriate labor and expense charges. Ensure accuracy with billing rates and billing ceilings. Make appropriate changes and reclassifications
• Assist Project Manager in reviewing project costs (budget vs actual)
• Research client invoicing questions and fulfill client requests for invoice support documentation
• Prepare project financial reports (i.e. WIP aging, AR aging, project budget vs actual)
• Support project managers in project setup and project maintenance in Deltek Vantagepoint
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve project billing issues
• This position will report to our Oakland office one day per week and the opportunity for hybrid-remote the remainder of the week.

Skills

Communication skills

Math aptitude

Microsoft Excel

Detail orientation

Interfacing with PMs/clients/architect

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

BKF is seeking a Project Accountant to join our accounting team. You will manage invoices, assist with project costs, and prepare financial reports with accuracy, in a dynamic, multi-office environment.

This role reports to the Oakland office one day a week and offers a hybrid-remote arrangement for the rest of the week; prior experience in architecture or engineering is preferred; strong Excel and Deltek Vantagepoint skills are valued.