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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson lists this Project Accountant - Entry Level opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: Seattle, WA 98101
Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary
Seeking innovative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence.
Project Accountant Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the accounting and financial presentation of projects in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Modified Cash Basis of Accounting, BCJ policies and procedures
Assist in fee and expense analysis
Review contracts from a financial perspective and advise Principals, Project Managers, and Finance Director of any financial concerns
Participate in compliance meetings with team and review completed compliance form with the Project Manager
Set up and maintain project numbering schemes in accordance with BCJ standards
Responsible for setting up a project with the relative qualitative data required by BCJ
Review and analyze the financial condition of each project on a monthly basis and advise the Principal, Project Manager and Finance Director as to any material variances
Alert the Finance Director regarding any internal control problems or questionable practices
Assist in the preparation of the project plan including a profitability analysis and reviews such plan and analysis with Principal & PM
Update PM on labor status during regular meeting
Maintain "open door" policy by ensuring availability to PM and project teams to answer questions regarding where to charge time, project plan allocations, status of hours spent
Review preliminary invoices for appropriate labor, expense charges, billing rates, fees maximums and makes appropriate changes and re-classifications
Update outstanding receivable statements, billing summaries and consultant summaries that are for client's use
Assist in processing consultant and vendor invoices
Qualifications
Desired Skills and Expertise:
Degree in Accounting/Business Administration
4 years+ Project or Job Costing experience
Experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industries preferred but not required
Hands‑on, especially in terms of billing, project accounting and contract review
Ability to prioritize, organize workflows and juggle conflicting demands
Good communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to interface with project managers, clients and architects
Experience with Deltek Vision software
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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