Project Cost Accountant

Join our growing team in Northern California as a Project Cost Accountant in our Roseville office! This role offers a unique opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders across different departments and gain exposure to highimpact projects and leadership within KPFF. You will enjoy independence and autonomy in this position while working in a stable environment with a supportive accounting team. 

This is an inperson position supporting a team of civil engineers and surveyors located in both our Roseville and San Francisco offices.

Youll contribute to KPFFs longterm success by ensuring accurate project cost management and supporting continuous improvement. Your initiative and ability to spot trends and patterns in data will help uncover new opportunities and improve operations.

More than just numbersthis role supports the realworld projects shaping our communities from infrastructure improvements to innovative civil engineering solutions.

What Youll Be Doing

Monthly Project Cost Accounting

• Work closely with Project Managers to review project data and monthly financial information including managing the billing processes to meet critical deadlines.
• Prepare client invoices and process monthly billing.
• Become the subject matter expert in BST 11 KPFFs ERP system leveraging it for efficient project cost management.
• Ensure timely invoicing and followup on receivables overseeing collections efforts.
• Monitor and reconcile project costs diligently tracking contract and project information to identify patterns and potential issues.
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition reports for Project Managers.

Financial & Data Review

• Develop and provide innovative metrics to enhance project manager insights and visibility fostering continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting practices maintaining high standards of financial integrity.

General Administrative Support

• Provide backup coverage and support to the administrative team during general office hours ensuring smooth daytoday operations.
• Assist with coordinating and planning internal initiatives including career fairs office events training and development committee activities and field trips.
• Organize and support office meetings and eventssend calendar invites manage room reservations order food register guests with building security and assist with setup and postmeeting cleanup.
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments; assist with receiving and distributing mail and packages.
• Participate in general office upkeep and organization helping to maintain a positive and professional work environment.
• Take on other miscellaneous tasks as they arise depending on office needs and priorities.

Qualifications :

• 3 years of experience in accounting or a related field
• Associate or bachelors degree with a foundation in financial principles and accounting practices.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Proficient in Excel PowerPoint and Word for data analysis and communication.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to work well with various stakeholders fostering positive relationships and collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining high quality.
• Proactively solve problems by leveraging strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Maintain professionalism by handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Ability to thrive independently and in teams showcasing adaptability and initiative in fastpaced environments.
• Experience in an engineering firm with BST11 software is a plus.

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.
• Work in KPFFs Roseville office up to 5 days/week with flexible work hours between 7 am and 5 pm

Culture and Benefits:

Join KPFF for a career adventure that celebrates your expertise and fuels your development. Here autonomy and innovation converge empowering you to tackle complex challenges. Our culture fosters teamwork ownership and shared values ensuring your accomplishments are celebrated and your career trajectory is in your hands. At KPFF were not just coworkers; were a vibrant community fueled by collaborative creativity offering you the stage to leave a lasting mark on pioneering projects.

Benefits

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits.  Our Benefits include:

• 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 
• Shortterm and Longterm disability insurance
• Paid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)
• Paid Time Off (vacation sick jury duty)

Compensation:

The base salary for this nonexempt position is competitive and based on experience education and qualifications. The expected range for a qualified candidate with 3 years of experience is $62000 to $75000. Additionally we offer performancebased bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process well provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime