Project Accountant I

GFT; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and training

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Shared Services team in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on complex project accounting, accurate invoicing, and compliance across multiple projects.

You will manage project setups, budgets, WBS, client updates, and billing within the Project Accounting System, while collaborating with IT and other departments to optimize system functionality and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals.
• Working knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting client contracts for accurate project set-up and compliance with corporate requirements.
• Reviewing project set up documents, budgets, and revisions to confirm alignment with the Project Management & Quality Guidelines and the Revenue Decision Making Matrix.
• Entering and maintaining new and revised project data, including budgets, work breakdown structures, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System.
• Assisting with subconsultant invoice processing and coordinating the release of payments.
• Preparing and producing monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specific requirements.
• Posting final invoices to accounts receivable, making necessary adjustments or reinstatements, and archiving invoices.
• Conducting in-depth Work-in-Process and Project Analysis.
• Performing Project Closeout Analysis and supporting internal and external audits.
• Assisting in training and mentoring project accounting staff.
• Partnering with IT and other departments to test, maintain, and improve Project Accounting System functionality and invoice formats.
• Supporting research and testing of new software implementations for the department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Associate’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

BST

Deltek

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Shared Services team. This position is based out of Seattle, WA.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Project Accountant, you will take ownership of complex project accounting functions that ensure financial accuracy, client compliance, and timely invoicing across a range of projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of project accounting systems, and the ability to work effectively with technical, administrative, and financial teams.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Reading and interpreting client contracts for accurate project set-up and compliance with corporate requirements.
• Reviewing project set up documents, budgets, and revisions to confirm alignment with the Project Management & Quality Guidelines and the Revenue Decision Making Matrix.
• Entering and maintaining new and revised project data, including budgets, work breakdown structures, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System.
• Assisting with subconsultant invoice processing and coordinating the release of payments.
• Preparing and producing monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specific requirements.
• Posting final invoices to accounts receivable, making necessary adjustments or reinstatements, and archiving invoices.
• Conducting in-depth Work-in-Process and Project Analysis.
• Performing Project Closeout Analysis and supporting internal and external audits.
• Assisting in training and mentoring project accounting staff.
• Partnering with IT and other departments to test, maintain, and improve Project Accounting System functionality and invoice formats.
• Supporting research and testing of new software implementations for the department.

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals.
• Working knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.

Compensation:

Compensation: $56,000 - $65,000, Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Seattle, WA

Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

Employment Status: Full-time

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