Project Accountant

BKF Engineers; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers provides multi-service infrastructure consulting with offices across California. We are seeking an accounting professional to support month-end close, invoicing, and project-cost reviews in a hybrid role reporting to the Oakland office one day per week.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or equivalent, experience in architecture/engineering preferred, and strong Excel skills. Excellent communication and meticulous accuracy are essential; Deltek Vantagepoint

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 remainder hybrid-remote.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Mathematical aptitude

Attention to detail

Deltek Vantagepoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

Responsibilities may include:

• 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
• Perform other assignments as required
• This position will report to our Oakland office one day per week and the opportunity for hybrid-remote the remainder of the week

Requirements

• 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 ExcelAttention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to interface with project managers, clients, and architects
• Deltek Vantagepoint Accounting system experience is preferred

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is anticipated to be $36.00 -$48.00 - an hour and will vary depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid biweekly
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
• Generous paid time off packages
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF, BKF reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.