KPFF Consulting Engineers in
Overview
At
KPFF Consulting Engineers , we are more than just an
engineering design firm . For over
60 years , we have dedicated ourselves to
innovative, sustainable engineering
that shapes the
built environment
and tackles
complex infrastructure challenges . Our
team culture
emphasizes
balance, growth, and well-being , supporting each member's professional journey with
flexibility, generous benefits,
and a
collaborative approach
to work-life integration.
With over
1,400 professionals across 30 offices nationwide , KPFF's
decentralized structure
allows each office the
flexibility to pursue projects
aligned with their
regional strengths . Learn more at www.kpff.com.
Job Description Who You'll Work With You'll join KPFF's General & Administrative (G&A) team in Seattle, collaborating with project managers and staff across multiple offices. This group supports the firm in payroll, benefits, accounting, and IT. As a Project Accountant, you'll play a key role in helping project managers understand financials, keep projects on track, and strengthen KPFF's overall operations.
What Sets This Role Apart
Expand your reach.
Step into multiple offices during transitions and resource needs, gaining firsthand exposure to diverse projects and operational styles.
Shape strategy, not just numbers.
Guide project managers on budgets, billing strategies, and financial forecasting to keep projects healthy.
Lead and train.
Design and deliver training sessions, present in webinars, and drive process improvements that ripple across the firm.
Become our ERP champion.
Deepen your ERP expertise and serve as a go-to resource for process improvements and system support.
Communicate beyond the spreadsheet.
Translate financial data into clear insights that empower decision-making at every level.
Project Accountant (Finance) How You'll Contribute Project Cost Management & Invoicing
Issue timely, accurate invoices in close coordination with project managers.
Monitor project budgets and burn rates; flag potential overruns or billing issues early.
Ensure financial integrity through precise coding, thorough documentation, and reconciliations.
Financial Insight & Integrity
Produce monthly WIP and revenue reports that drive accurate recognition and forecasting.
Support month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and project-level analyses.
Develop and share financial metrics that reveal project performance trends.
Collaboration, Training & Process Improvement
Offer clear, approachable financial guidance to project teams across offices.
Drive consistent project setups and ERP practices through cross-functional collaboration.
Convert financial data into actionable insights that help leaders make informed decisions.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy and team efficiency.
Qualifications About You You bring 3-8 years of hands-on finance or accounting experience with exposure to project-based work. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable advising others while digging into data.
Just as important, you're energized by KPFF's mission and the work we do, and you take pride in contributing to projects that shape communities.
3-8 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
Background in project-based financial management, including invoicing, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and subconsultant coordination
Experience with project setup, WIP tracking, and ERP or financial systems
Strong Excel skills; proficient with Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
Ability to explain financial concepts in simple, clear language
Proven record of improving processes and documenting workflows for efficiency
Self-starter with a trusted advisor mindset who takes ownership of outcomes
Comfortable working with project managers, administrators, and leadership across multiple locations
Additional Information Physical Demands and Work Environment
Duties are typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table
Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.
May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
This is an in-office role based in downtown Seattle with flexible hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm
Benefits We believe that supporting our people goes beyond the work itself. That's why we offer a flexible, comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
KPFF Paid Family Leave
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Paid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
Compensation & Recognition We provide a competitive base salary that reflects your skills and experience. For candidates with 3-8 years of relevant experience, the typical range is
$75,000-$90,000 . In addition, we reward both individual and team achievements with performance-based bonuses at the Reporting Center level.
Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future.
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KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.
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KPFF Consulting Engineers , we are more than just an
engineering design firm . For over
60 years , we have dedicated ourselves to
innovative, sustainable engineering
that shapes the
built environment
and tackles
complex infrastructure challenges . Our
team culture
emphasizes
balance, growth, and well-being , supporting each member's professional journey with
flexibility, generous benefits,
and a
collaborative approach
to work-life integration.
With over
1,400 professionals across 30 offices nationwide , KPFF's
decentralized structure
allows each office the
flexibility to pursue projects
aligned with their
regional strengths . Learn more at www.kpff.com.
Job Description Who You'll Work With You'll join KPFF's General & Administrative (G&A) team in Seattle, collaborating with project managers and staff across multiple offices. This group supports the firm in payroll, benefits, accounting, and IT. As a Project Accountant, you'll play a key role in helping project managers understand financials, keep projects on track, and strengthen KPFF's overall operations.
What Sets This Role Apart
Expand your reach.
Step into multiple offices during transitions and resource needs, gaining firsthand exposure to diverse projects and operational styles.
Shape strategy, not just numbers.
Guide project managers on budgets, billing strategies, and financial forecasting to keep projects healthy.
Lead and train.
Design and deliver training sessions, present in webinars, and drive process improvements that ripple across the firm.
Become our ERP champion.
Deepen your ERP expertise and serve as a go-to resource for process improvements and system support.
Communicate beyond the spreadsheet.
Translate financial data into clear insights that empower decision-making at every level.
Project Accountant (Finance) How You'll Contribute Project Cost Management & Invoicing
Issue timely, accurate invoices in close coordination with project managers.
Monitor project budgets and burn rates; flag potential overruns or billing issues early.
Ensure financial integrity through precise coding, thorough documentation, and reconciliations.
Financial Insight & Integrity
Produce monthly WIP and revenue reports that drive accurate recognition and forecasting.
Support month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and project-level analyses.
Develop and share financial metrics that reveal project performance trends.
Collaboration, Training & Process Improvement
Offer clear, approachable financial guidance to project teams across offices.
Drive consistent project setups and ERP practices through cross-functional collaboration.
Convert financial data into actionable insights that help leaders make informed decisions.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy and team efficiency.
Qualifications About You You bring 3-8 years of hands-on finance or accounting experience with exposure to project-based work. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable advising others while digging into data.
Just as important, you're energized by KPFF's mission and the work we do, and you take pride in contributing to projects that shape communities.
3-8 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
Background in project-based financial management, including invoicing, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and subconsultant coordination
Experience with project setup, WIP tracking, and ERP or financial systems
Strong Excel skills; proficient with Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
Ability to explain financial concepts in simple, clear language
Proven record of improving processes and documenting workflows for efficiency
Self-starter with a trusted advisor mindset who takes ownership of outcomes
Comfortable working with project managers, administrators, and leadership across multiple locations
Additional Information Physical Demands and Work Environment
Duties are typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table
Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.
May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
This is an in-office role based in downtown Seattle with flexible hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm
Benefits We believe that supporting our people goes beyond the work itself. That's why we offer a flexible, comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
KPFF Paid Family Leave
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Paid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
Compensation & Recognition We provide a competitive base salary that reflects your skills and experience. For candidates with 3-8 years of relevant experience, the typical range is
$75,000-$90,000 . In addition, we reward both individual and team achievements with performance-based bonuses at the Reporting Center level.
Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future.
#LI-BC1 #LI-ONSITE
KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.
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