Project Cost Accountant Structural

KPFF is looking for a full-time Project Cost Accountant to join our downtown Portland Structural team. The primary responsibilities of this position will be working closely in collaboration with Project Managers on client billing project financials and accounts receivables. Were looking for self-motivated candidates with great communication skills good time management and a problem-solving mindset. 

What Youll Be Doing:

• Maintain and analyze job cost records.
• Track contract and project information ensuring accurate project data in BST11 accounting software.
• Prepare cost billing and payment information updates for projects.
• Work with project managers and clients to reconcile project costs and invoices.
• Monitor project A/R work closely with project managers and clients.
• Provide creative new metrics to enhance PM knowledge and visibility on projects.
• Coordinate and interact with corporate accounting division.
• Become an expert on BST11 accounting software functionality and office procedures with the opportunity to educate others on best practices.
• Assist in other accounting team core responsibilities.

Qualifications :

• Minimum BA/BS degree with accounting/finance emphasis.
• Two to five years applicable experience.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in team environment be proactive and take initiative.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting process.
• Excellent communication skills (by phone in writing and in person).
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and identify and resolve problems.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong Word skills.
• Experience in an engineering consulting firm (or other professional services firm).
• Experience developing custom reports and inquiries utilizing Excel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table. 
• Occasionally it may be required to lift objects weighing up to 20 lbs. 

Additional Information :

Culture and Benefits
At KPFF we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy innovation and professional development. Our culture prioritizes ownership of your role teamwork and shared values creating an environment where contributions are celebrated and career growth is encouraged. We support local collaboration with A/E/C firms and are committed to creating lasting relationships with our clients. We arent just colleagues; were a community that has been dedicated to collaborative innovation over the last five decades providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects. KPFF Consulting Engineers offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Compensation

• The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidates experience education and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate is $70000 - $85000. Additionally we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions. During the interview process well provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA covering health care needs and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal family and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one years salary plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary with no match needed. 
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO two floating holidays and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay with options to use PTO for full income. Compliant with Paid Leave Oregon policies.
• Transportation: 50% subsidized TriMet/CTRAN passes and free bike parking for all employees.
• Additional Perks: Located in downtown Portland we are in close proximity to Midtown Beer Gardens food carts the Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Pioneer Courthouse Square and are centered on Portlands Transit Mall. We provide free membership to the on-site gym and its fitness classes a wide variety of complimentary snacks (including on-tap cold brew and kombucha) access to an employee lounge with ping-pong table and TVs and more.

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.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time