Hybrid Project Cost Accountant – Seattle Engineering

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance w/o premium

Vision insurance w/o premium

HSA option

FSA option

Dependent Care FSA

EAP

Group life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal time off

Jury duty pay

Family leave

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers, located in Seattle, seeks a detail-oriented Project Cost Accountant to manage project billing, setup, and financial reporting across multiple disciplines. The role partners with project managers and leadership to monitor performance, maintain records, and deliver insights to support decisions.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

AA degree in accounting/finance

Tools

MS Excel

Office Suite

BST 10 Global accounting

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers, located in Seattle, seeks a detail-oriented Project Cost Accountant to manage project billing, setup, and financial reporting across multiple disciplines. The role partners with project managers and leadership to monitor performance, maintain records, and deliver insights to support decisions.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment, with responsibilities spanning