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BKF Engineers · 2 days ago

Senior Project Accountant

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$43/hr - $58/hr

5+ years exp

BKF Engineers is a company focused on engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Project Accountant to manage complex accounts and financial documentation. The role involves leading the month-end closing process, preparing client invoices, collaborating with project managers on financial insights, and mentoring junior staff.

Civil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the month-end closing process and reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

Prepare and review complex client invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms, billing rates, and ceilings. Implement necessary adjustments and reclassifications

Collaborate with Project Managers to analyze project costs, budgets, and forecasts, providing strategic financial insights

Investigate and resolve client invoicing inquiries, providing detailed support documentation as needed

Generate and interpret advanced project financial reports (e.g., WIP aging, AR aging, budget vs actual, profitability analysis)

Guide and support project managers in project setup and maintenance within Deltek Vision, ensuring data integrity and compliance

Identify and resolve project billing issues, implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency

Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to the development of best practices in project accounting

Perform other assignments as required

Qualification

Project accountingDeltek VisionFinancial reportingMicrosoft ExcelLeadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 5 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the civil engineering or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry

Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities

Exceptional communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to interface effectively with project managers, clients, and engineers

Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude

Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

Extensive experience with Deltek Vision or similar project-based accounting systems

Benefits

Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k

BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents

14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations

BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.

Company

BKF Engineers

BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations.

Founded in 1915

Oakland, California, US

501-1000 employees