Project Accountant Job at Architectural Resources Group in San Francisco

Architectural Resources Group is a full‑service architectural practice with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland, OR. ARG provides a wide range of specialized architectural, material conservation, and planning services for rehabilitation, adaptive re‑use, and new design of culturally sensitive properties.

The firm seeks an experienced Project Accountant for a full‑time, exempt position. Our ideal candidate has strong communication skills, experience in project accounting, and is effective working independently and in small groups. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this is a crucial role on a small team that handles all accounting for all three offices. The ability to work proactively, learn quickly, ensure accuracy of work, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and ask questions is essential in this position. Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are preferred, but candidates based in Los Angeles or Portland would also be considered.

Job Summary

The Project Accountant’s primary responsibility is to support the project team regarding contract modifications, compliance, billing, payments, reports, and any other duties related to the project. Given the nature and size of our practice, this position may include other accounting duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions

• Manage all accounting related functions for assigned projects.
• Act as a project accountant for projects, focusing heavily on project management and billing.
• Assist project teams with any questions or needs related to the accounting department.
• Manage invoices, payments, and compliance for assigned projects.
• Have an understanding of compliance requirements for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system in accordance with contract terms; ensure change orders are entered and tracked correctly.
• Process vendor invoices accurately and within assigned timeline.
• Process sub‑contractor payments accurately and within assigned timeline.
• Collect and track compliance documents and reporting, including audits, certificate of insurance, and business licenses.
• Generate reports including A/R, Contract Status, and Job Cost.
• Prepare and process invoices for clients and ensure timely billing and project management reports.
• Assist Project Managers with tracking project financial performance, including reviewing project budgets and other metrics.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with project budgets.
• Conduct financial analysis and generate reports for management review.
• Resolve any discrepancies in billing and work to improve the billing process.
• Provide support in financial audits and reviews as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in project accounting, particularly in architecture, engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and billing processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and project managers effectively.
• Proficiency in Deltek Ajera or Vantagepoint software or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Pay range is dependent on experience and is expected to be $70,000 to $80,000.

ARG offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, disability, 401(k) plan, and PTO.

ARG is a majority Women‑Owned Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are recognized as a JUST Organization through the International Living Future Institute.

Applicants must be a US citizen or hold a US work visa.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and detailed resume to A.Trigg@argcreate.com (include "ARG Project Accountant" in the email subject line).

Recruiters and agencies – please do not contact.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Architecture and Planning