Project Cost Accountant

Job overview

The Project Cost Accountant role is onsite in Seattle, WA. The expected pay range is $35.00–$39.00 per hour. KPFF is a multi-office engineering firm whose Seattle team works on infrastructure and building projects throughout the region. The accountant supports project financial management and delivery by maintaining accurate accounting records, monitoring project costs, and providing financial information for decisions. The role coordinates with project managers, project coordinators, and technical staff to support billing, project setup, reporting, and closeout.

What you'll do

• Process and track client billing invoices
• interpret contract billing requirements
• set up projects, including bill structures, rates, and classifications
• enter sub-consultant invoices for payables
• create cost reports in BST 10 Global
• prepare project cost reports for clients with special requirements
• manage project accounts receivable
• and coordinate reporting and invoice approvals with project coordinators and project managers. The role may involve occasional project-site visits and field inspections, as well as travel to project sites or client meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project cost accountant

project accounting

client billing

cost reporting

accounts receivable

bst 10 global

seattle wa

kpff consulting engineers

full-time

$35–$39/hour

engineering projects

excel

project setup

occasional site visits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer contributions
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-contributed HSA
• FSA options
• employee assistance program
• life and disability insurance
• paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time, jury duty, and supplemental family leave
• travel accident insurance
• subsidized ORCA pass.

Why this role

The posting lists an associate degree with an accounting or finance emphasis, at least two years of related billing experience, and proficiency in Excel and Office Suite. BST 10 Global and engineering-firm experience are desired. Benefits include retirement contributions, insurance, paid leave, and a subsidized ORCA pass.

About the employer

KPFF Consulting Engineers is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.