Project Accountant - Entry Level

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking a Project Accountant in Seattle who will handle the accounting and financial presentation of projects complying with GAAP. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Business Administration and at least four years of project costing experience. The role demands strong communication skills, the ability to interface with various stakeholders, and a hands-on approach to billing and project accounting. This position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• 4 years+ of experience in project or job costing.
• Experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting and financial presentation of projects.
• Review contracts financially and advise team.
• Participate in compliance meetings with the team.
• Review and analyze financial condition of each project monthly.

Skills

Project or Job Costing experience

Good communication skills

Ability to interface with project managers, clients and architects

Billing and project accounting expertise

Education

Degree in Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Deltek Vision software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Seattle, WA 98101

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary

Seeking innovative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence.

Project Accountant Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting and financial presentation of projects in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Modified Cash Basis of Accounting, BCJ policies and procedures
• Assist in fee and expense analysis
• Review contracts from a financial perspective and advise Principals, Project Managers, and Finance Director of any financial concerns
• Participate in compliance meetings with team and review completed compliance form with the Project Manager
• Set up and maintain project numbering schemes in accordance with BCJ standards
• Responsible for setting up a project with the relative qualitative data required by BCJ
• Review and analyze the financial condition of each project on a monthly basis and advise the Principal, Project Manager and Finance Director as to any material variances
• Alert the Finance Director regarding any internal control problems or questionable practices
• Assist in the preparation of the project plan including a profitability analysis and reviews such plan and analysis with Principal & PM
• Update PM on labor status during regular meeting
• Maintain "open door" policy by ensuring availability to PM and project teams to answer questions regarding where to charge time, project plan allocations, status of hours spent
• Review preliminary invoices for appropriate labor, expense charges, billing rates, fees maximums and makes appropriate changes and re-classifications
• Update outstanding receivable statements, billing summaries and consultant summaries that are for client's use
• Assist in processing consultant and vendor invoices

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Expertise:

• Degree in Accounting/Business Administration
• 4 years+ Project or Job Costing experience
• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industries preferred but not required
• Hands‑on, especially in terms of billing, project accounting and contract review
• Ability to prioritize, organize workflows and juggle conflicting demands
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to interface with project managers, clients and architects
• Experience with Deltek Vision software