Project Accountant YOE

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Full-time Regular Professional Conshohocken, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $79,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

HCM is a collaborative design firm working at the intersection of inspiration and impact. Our team is driven by a shared vision to create spaces that strengthen and invigorate the communities they anchor. Guided by a process rooted in listening, we partner closely with clients across industries and around the country to uncover opportunities, shape communities, and design environments that leave a lasting legacy.

Our Conshohocken office is looking for a Project Accountant to join our team. We are seeking an organized and personable professional with at least 8 years of project accounting experience , preferably in an architecture or engineering firm. This position supports the fiscal health of assigned projects while working closely with project managers and team members. The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and collaborative , with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to take ownership of responsibilities while building positive relationships across the team.

This is a 5-day-a-week, in-office position , with training in Baltimore and opportunities for cross-training.

• Set up new projects and related fees and budgets in accounting software.
• Update fees and budgets for additional services.
• Adjust fees, budgets, and revenue upon Owner-approved bids and alternates
• Prepare draft/final invoices (including applicable supporting documentation) for all billable projects in accordance with project specific billing requirements.
• Provide monthly Accounts Receivable reports to Studio Leaders and Principals in Charge (PICs) and coordinate follow-up with PICs & PMs on skipped invoice payments
• Perform actual-to-budget variance analysis for projects and support managers in addressing identified issues.

• At least eight years of project accounting experience, preferably in an architecture or engineering firm.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in spreadsheets and project accounting software. Deltek Vantagepoint experience is a plus.
• Understanding of standard contract terms and how they are applied in the billing process.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance, prioritize, and multitask.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to interact with and work with all levels of the organization, clients, and subconsultants
• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.

Our team is creative, entrepreneurial, responsible, collaborative, focused, fun, and diverse. We care deeply about the work we do together. Ours is a culture where ingenuity meets authenticity, and we couldn’t be prouder of it.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Company-paid STD, LTD, and Life
• Paid Time Off
• Mentorship Programs and Professional Development

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