Job Description

Company Background : Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark. We're hiring a Project Accountant  to work on a hybrid basis out of one of the following California or Washington offices: Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego , or Seattle, WA .

Position Description : Manages project billings, maintains financial records, resolves accounts receivable issues, and builds client relations. The  Ideal Candidate  will bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in billing within a professional services or A/E/C firm environment.

Compensation : The pay rate for the Project Accountant generally ranges between $85,000 and $100,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including location, company geographic differentials, education level and candidate qualifications.

Culture : We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit our website using the link below:

Job Description : The Project Accountant supports the financial management of projects by handling invoicing, project setup, and reporting, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with billing procedures. This role works closely with firm leadership and project teams to track financial performance, resolve billing issues, and streamline accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a collaborative working relationship with Company Principals and Practice Area Leaders.
• Develop expertise in invoice preparation to become a trusted advisor. This includes daily processing of fixed fee and hourly invoices, running monthly invoice reports for sub-consultant payments, closing projects, processing write-offs and summarizing project financials.
• Perform new project set-up and establish cost codes. Enter project/contract information in the Accounting system.
• Complete Project Summary write-up to accompany month-end billing packets
• Generate recurring and ad-hoc reports to identify key performance indicators.
• Research and resolve accounts receivable issues. Communicate with clients regarding past due invoices.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure complete and accurate project files. Note discrepancies on billing reports.
• Recommend standardization and streamline workflow as possible. 

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or a related field) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years accounting and contract/billing experience.
• Excellent PC skills.
• Aptitude for problem solving financial discrepancies.
• Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines with a positive attitude.

Desired Requirements :

• Experience with professional service contracts/billings.
• Work experience in an architectural or engineering firm.
• Experience in collections.
• Exposure to AEC360 a major plus.

 

Application Process : Click the Apply Now button. Please submit your resume and a  targeted cover letter  describing the alignment of your background with this position and why you are seeking a new position with Degenkolb.

 

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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