Project Accountant III

Gannett Fleming; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k) savings plan

Competitive PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT, based in Fife, WA, seeks a Project Accountant to join its Shared Services team. The role requires ownership of complex project accounting tasks, accurate invoicing, and collaboration across technical, administrative, and financial teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field (or an Associate's with 4+ years) and 2+ years in project accounting, with proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and BST/Deltek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or 4+ years' experience alternative.
• 2+ years of project accounting experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret client contracts for accurate project setup and compliance with corporate requirements.
• Review project setup documents, budgets, and revisions for alignment with guidelines and revenue matrix.
• Enter and maintain project data, budgets, WBS, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System.
• Assist with subconsultant invoice processing and payment releases.
• Prepare monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients with accuracy and client-specific requirements.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

BST

Deltek

Project Accounting System

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

2+ years of project accounting experience

Tools

BST

Deltek

Project Accounting System

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Shared Services team. This position is based out of the Fife, Washington office.

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.

Education | Experience:

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.
• 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: $75,000 - $85,000, 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.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. 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: Fife, WA
Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time

"California Applicants"

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Application deadline 11/30/2026