Senior Project Cost Accountant

Job Description

KPFF’s Special Projects Group is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Project Cost Accountant to join our team in downtown Seattle, the largest of our three geographic offices. In this role you will support Project Managers and Principals by delivering accurate financial insights and analysis, managing project costs, and helping drive informed decision‑making for a 150+ person engineering group. The accounting work includes tracking budgets, managing significant subconsultant contracts and invoicing.

• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience with a 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, and also Outlook, Word and Power Point
• Desire to learn and able to take direction, while also working independently and collaboratively in a decentralized, fast‑paced environment
• Strong leadership, organizational, multi‑tasking and problem‑solving skills, including mentorship and training abilities
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Positive attitude and demeanor
• Experience in A/E/C industry desired, but not required
• Prior software experience with BST
  11 desired, but not required

• Create and maintain all projects and expenses in the project cost accounting system (BST
  11), including updating contract information, budgets and tasks
• Work closely with Project Managers for project set‑up, budget tracking and analysis, client billings, collections and general accounting and ERP (BST
  11) education
• Prepare and process monthly client billings, coordinating and overseeing invoicing by other Project Cost Accountants
• Maintain, improve and document processes/scheduling for monthly accounting workflow
• Prepare, update and address end‑of‑month and end‑of‑year reports, including revenue/income statements for multiple discipline groups within the reporting center
• Work with the Managing Principal in setting and tracking the overall reporting center budget
• Run A/R inquiries to monitor and proactively manage collections
• Provide Project Managers with project financial information as requested
• Collaborate with the corporate accounting group to meet expectations and deadlines
• Introduce innovative ideas and continuous improvement to accounting processes
• Coordinate and collaborate with three experienced project cost accountants, two of which lead billing for our other geographic offices

Join KPFF for a career adventure that celebrates your expertise and fuels your development. Here, autonomy and innovation converge, empowering you to tackle complex challenges in a team environment. Our culture fosters teamwork, ownership, and common values, ensuring your accomplishments are celebrated and your career trajectory is in your hands. At KPFF, we are not just coworkers; we’re a vibrant community fueled by collaborative creativity, offering you the chance to leave a lasting mark.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability insurance
• Paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass

The total compensation for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, education, and skills. The expected total compensation range for a qualified candidate is $90,000–$120,000, including performance‑based bonuses.

KPFF Special Projects Group Since 1996, KPFF’s Special Projects Division has been at the forefront of addressing specialized challenges in project development. With over 150 team members in three offices strategically located in Seattle, Tacoma, and Long Beach, CA, our approach combines dedicated…