Project Accountant

LPA, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm in sustainable architecture as a Project Accountant. Collaborate with a diverse team on projects across California and Texas, ensuring financial accuracy and effective communication. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Work/Life Balance Plans

Qualifications

• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner according to established deadlines.
• Must be an effective communicator at all levels and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers to produce monthly client invoices.
• Monitor and manage outstanding receivables.
• Review consultant invoices and resolve billing discrepancies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Timeliness

Detail Oriented

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vision Software

MS Dynamics

Job description

Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.” Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.

LPA is seeking a passionate Project Accountant to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members across studios on projects that are both local and across California and Texas. Our clients are both public and private and represent nine different practice areas so your career can take on many different trajectories.

What you will do:

• Work with Project Managers to produce monthly client invoices in a timely and accurate manner.

• Monitor and manage outstanding receivables.

• Assist Project Managers in circulating and processing write-off requests.

• Review consultant invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and provide payment status as needed.

• Collaborate with project managers to monitor and assess project progress and financial performance.

• Investigate and perform analysis on variances and submit findings to management.

• Manage and ensure the accuracy of project-specific financial data and records within the accounting system, including regular updates and validation.

• Use standard best practices for project accounting and/or other applicable GAAP accounting rules.

• Compile information for audits, as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner according to established deadlines.

• Must be an effective communicator at all levels and enjoy working in a team environment.

• Experience with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Degree in Accounting or Finance desired.

• Flexibility, collaborative, self-starter, detail oriented.

• Knowledge of Deltek Vision Software or MS Dynamics a plus.

• Background in the AEC industry a plus.

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $85,000 and is eligible for annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreementand/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.