Project Accountant

Accountant/Bookkeeper Position

At LF Studios, we bring stories to life through world-class animatronics, scenic environments, exhibits, and immersive experiences. For more than 30 years, we have partnered with leading theme parks, museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, and branded destinations around the world to create memorable guest experiences. Our team combines creativity, craftsmanship, and technical expertise to deliver one-of-a-kind projects that inspire wonder and imagination.

We are looking for talented people who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to play a meaningful role in supporting extraordinary work.

We are seeking an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented accountant/bookkeeper to join our growing team. This position is an important link between Accounting and Project Management, helping maintain accurate financial records, monitor project budgets, support client billing and monthly work-in-process (WIP) calculations, and administer purchasing records. Reporting to the CFO, you will work closely with Project Management, Production, and Operations to support projects from kickoff through completion.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in accuracy, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving.

Project Accounting & Budgeting:

• Monitor and reconcile project budgets for labor, materials, and subcontracted services.
• Maintain project budgets and supporting schedules with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of financial and operational reports.
• Work with Project Managers to calculate client billings and prepare monthly WIP schedules.
• Research and reconcile client account discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records, including tax forms, insurance certificates, and contact information.
• Track purchase requests, commitments, and spending against project budgets.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and maintain required tax and compliance documentation.
• Generate purchasing and spending reports for management and Project Managers.
• Review purchasing records for completeness, accuracy, and proper approval.
• Follow up with internal team members to obtain missing approvals and supporting documentation.
• Support purchasing procedures and related internal controls.

General Administrative Support:

• Contribute to special projects and process-improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide administrative support to the Accounting and Operations teams, as needed.

• Dependable and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to accuracy, organization and follow-through.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of bookkeeping or accounting experience using Quick Books Online, Oracle Net Suite, or both.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

• A positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented attitude.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or vendor management functions.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or another project-based environment.
• Experience with job costing, budgeting, or project accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• A passion for organization, continuous improvement, and helping teams operate efficiently.

• Career growth in a fast-growing, successful organization.
• The opportunity to contribute to one-of-a-kind projects experienced by millions of guests around the world.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative and creative work environment where every team member plays an important role.

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