Project Cost Accountant

About the Role:

KPFF’s Special Projects Group is seeking a detail-oriented Project Cost Accountant to join our team in downtown Seattle, which is the largest of our three geographic offices. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting Project Managers and Principals by delivering accurate financial insights/analysis, managing project costs, and helping drive informed decision-making for a 150+ person engineering group.  Since most of our engineering work is as prime consultant, accounting work also includes tracking budgets and management of significant subconsultant contracts and invoicing.

We are looking for someone who enjoys tackling complex challenges and is motivated to enhance accounting processes for greater efficiency and collaboration with an opportunity to grow into a leadership role. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, detail-oriented, sees the big picture, takes initiative and is committed to contributing to a team culture focused on continuous improvement.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years prior cost accounting experience with progression of responsibilities in a professional office environment

• BA degree with accounting, finance or economics emphasis preferred (AA degree with similar focus is minimum requirement)

• Proficient in MS Office programs specifically Excel and Power BI, but including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

• Desire to learn and able to take direction, while also working both independently and collaboratively in a decentralized, fast-paced environment

• Strong leadership, organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills, including strong mentorship and training abilities

• Effective communicator and inter-personal skills, with both excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Positive attitude and demeanor

• Experience in A/E/C industry desired, but not required

• Prior software experience with BST11 desired, but not required