KPFF Consulting Engineers
Overview
KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a Project Accountant to support KPFF’s General & Administrative (G&A) team in Seattle. You will collaborate with project managers and staff across multiple offices to help project managers understand financials, keep projects on track, and strengthen KPFF’s overall operations. 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. 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. 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 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 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. Benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care Life insurance KPFF Paid Family Leave Short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty) Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass Compensation & Work Authorization
Compensation: For candidates with 3–8 years of relevant experience, the typical range is $75,000–$90,000. We also offer 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. KPFF participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Company Information
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 is seeking a Project Accountant to support KPFF’s General & Administrative (G&A) team in Seattle. You will collaborate with project managers and staff across multiple offices to help project managers understand financials, keep projects on track, and strengthen KPFF’s overall operations. 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. 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. 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 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 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. Benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care Life insurance KPFF Paid Family Leave Short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty) Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass Compensation & Work Authorization
Compensation: For candidates with 3–8 years of relevant experience, the typical range is $75,000–$90,000. We also offer 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. KPFF participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Company Information
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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