Project Accountant | Design-Firm Finance Partner

NBBJ Design; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ is a globally recognized design firm seeking a Project Accountant to support projects from our Columbus, OH or Seattle, WA offices. You will partner with project managers to drive financial performance and ensure accurate billing and contract budgeting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and a minimum of 3 years in project cost accounting, with strong Excel skills and experience in Deltek systems. Office presence is expected at least 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of project cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Solid grasp of project financial performance, including revenue and profitability.
• Strong MS Excel skills; experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a true partner – work closely with project managers, clients and sub-consultants to prepare monthly invoices based on contract requirements.
• Own your contracts – review and interpret contract terms to accurately establish budgets and billing terms within our financial system.
• Keep things accurate – validate and process high volume of consultant invoices and ensure project costs are recorded correctly.
• Stay organized – maintain finance project files.
• Be a team player – review and audit teammates' work and jump in where needed.
• Drive continuous improvement – collaborate with your team to identify and implement process improvements.
• Wear multiple hats – assist with timesheet collection and participate in special projects as they come up.

Skills

Project cost accounting

Accounts payable/receivable

MS Excel

Deltek Vision

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek Vision

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

NBBJ is a globally recognized design firm seeking a Project Accountant to support projects from our Columbus, OH or Seattle, WA offices. You will partner with project managers to drive financial performance and ensure accurate billing and contract budgeting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and a minimum of 3 years in project cost accounting, with strong Excel skills and experience in Deltek systems. Office presence is expected at least 4 days a week.