Project Cost Accountant

We are seeking a full-time Project Cost Accountant for our Portland Civil Survey office. This position will work alongside experienced Project Cost Accountants to provide financial project support to Project Managers and Principals. We seek individuals who enjoy challenging work and who are motivated to improve the work environment to make it more efficient and collaborative.

Core Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Create and maintain all projects in project cost accounting system (BST11)
• Work closely with Project Managers for project set-up budget tracking and analysis client billings and collections
• Prepare and process monthly client billings
• Run A/R inquiries to monitor and manage collections
• Accounts payable back-up
• Update contract information budgets and tasks in BST11
• Provide Project Managers with project financial information as requested
• Work in collaboration with corporate accounting group to meet expectations/deadlines

Qualifications :

• Minimum 3 years prior cost accounting experience with progression of responsibilities in a professional office environment
• AA degree with accounting emphasis
• Proficient in MS Office programs specifically Excel but including Outlook Word and PowerPoint
• Desire to learn and able to take direction and also work independently
• Strong organizational multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and demeanor
• Experience in A/E/C industry (desired not required)
• Prior software experience with BST11 (desired not required)

Additional Information :

Ideal Candidate

You understand that success requires more than handling the task at hand it requires the ability to think beyond the task and consider big picture process and effects. You dont wilt under pressure are excited to problem solve and are passionate about attention to the details. You seek to work collaboratively do not hesitate to raise questions and desire to be part of the solution. You take pride and ownership in your work and understand your role in our companys success.

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 for this Project Cost Accountant position is $74000 to $80000. Additionally we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. KPFF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA covering preventive care 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.

Other Perks

• Hybrid work schedule
• Free secure bike parking
• Public transportation 50% subsidy
• Free use of on-site gym locker facilities
• Team sports (HTC relay race co-ed softball)
• Reimbursement for professional association dues
• Office social events including annual Winter party and Summer picnic
• Office committee opportunities
• Community projects participation

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