Project Accountant

Building Talent | AEC Talent Agency; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking Project Accountants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Candidates should have experience in architecture or engineering and be adept at managing project finances from setup through closeout. Responsibilities include budget management, client invoicing, and collaboration with project teams. Strong attention to detail and experience with tools like Deltek Vantagepoint and Advanced Excel are essential. This role supports multiple projects and offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualificações

• Direct experience in architecture or engineering environments.
• Experience managing project financials from setup through closeout.
• Strong ability to partner with Project Managers and Principals.

Responsabilidades

• Manage project setup, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Handle billing by phase or milestone, including invoicing.
• Support WIP tracking and revenue recognition.

Conhecimentos

Project accounting experience

Strong attention to detail

Comfort supporting multiple projects

Ferramentas

Deltek Vantagepoint

Advanced Excel

Descrição da vaga

Architecture & Engineering Firms (Ongoing Search)

Building Talent partners with architecture and engineering firms in the San Francisco Bay Area on ongoing and upcoming Project Accountant and Senior Project Accountant needs. This posting reflects roles we regularly support as firms grow, projects expand, and finance teams evolve.

We’re connecting with Project Accountants who have direct experience in architecture and/or engineering environments and are comfortable managing the financial side of projects from setup through closeout. Depending on the firm and role level, responsibilities may range from hands-on project accounting to more senior ownership of project financials across multiple projects or studios.

Core responsibilities

• Project setup, budgets, fee tracking, and financial reporting
• Billing by phase or milestone, including client invoicing
• WIP tracking, utilization support, and revenue recognition
• Subconsultant invoicing and coordination
• Ongoing collaboration with Project Managers, Principals, and firm leadership

Required / preferred software experience

• Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision
• Ajera or similar A/E project accounting systems
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas; Power Query a plus)

Backgrounds that tend to align well

• Project accounting experience within architecture or engineering firms
• Comfort supporting multiple concurrent projects and project teams
• Strong attention to detail and confidence partnering closely with PMs and Principals
• Experience working in fee-based, project-driven environments

If your background aligns with what our clients are seeking, we’ll reach out directly to start a conversation — whether for a current opening or an upcoming need.