Hybrid Project Accountant in Denver — Impactful Billing

Colliers Engineering & Design; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Employee referral bonuses

Certification/license bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with project managers, ensure accurate and timely invoicing, and manage project setup in our accounting system. You will draft invoices, align billing with contracts, monitor expenses, and generate reports.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence in Denver at least three days per week and collaboration with teams across engineering and design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Associate’s Degree plus relevant experience.
• 0–2+ years in project billing preferred.
• Experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience with BST or similar accounting software.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and within deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects and tasks in our accounting software.
• Verify the setup of projects in BST are in compliance with contract.
• Prepare draft invoices for Project Managers and collaborate with them to make required changes.
• Contract billing may include time & material, cost plus fixed fee, lump sum, and fixed unit terms.
• Monitor/Match expenses charged to projects with the labor charges.
• Finalize and submit invoices to clients which may include preparing additional spreadsheets, forms and/or assembling expense backup.
• Provide requested reports for Project Managers to help them manage the financial health of their projects.
• Assist the collections department and project managers as needed to revise invoices or provide additional information to clients as needed for payment.
• Digital filing of invoices and backup.
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance

Associate’s Degree + relevant experience

Tools

BST or similar accounting software

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with project managers, ensure accurate and timely invoicing, and manage project setup in our accounting system. You will draft invoices, align billing with contracts, monitor expenses, and generate reports.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence in Denver at least three days per week and collaboration with teams across engineering and design.