Jobs · Accounting · Washington

Project Accountant

KPFF Consulting Engineers · Seattle, WA · 2 wk ago
Accounting$35–$42/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have company description and job description. We need to use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. We need to extract content. We have company description (KPFF description) maybe can be "About the role" or "About the company"? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly. We have job description: responsibilities list (tasks). Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications and Desired Qualifications. Benefits: list. Pay: compensation range. Schedule: not mentioned. So we should not include Schedule heading. We also have company description maybe could go under "About the role" or maybe we can include a brief about the company under "About the role". The instruction: "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can include About the role (maybe company overview and role context). Responsibilities: list of tasks. Requirements: maybe combine Minimum Qualifications? Actually Requirements could be minimum qualifications. Qualifications could be desired qualifications? But they said we can have both Requirements and Qualifications sections. We need to decide. We have Minimum Qualifications and Desired Qualifications. Could treat Minimum as Requirements, Desired as Qualifications (or Skills). Also there is a list of skills: proficient in word processing, Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Projects, SharePoint, Teams; excellent verbal/written communication; ability to multitask; organized etc. Those could go under Skills. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can structure them. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. At the end there is EEO statement etc. Must remove that. Also "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines." etc. Remove. Also "Physical Demands" maybe not a standard heading; we could include under Requirements? But we have no heading for Physical Demands; we could maybe include under Requirements as a list? But instruction says only use those headings; we can still include other content as

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    under those headings. Physical Demands could be placed under Requirements as a list? Or maybe we can create a separate section? Not allowed headings besides those. So we can include Physical Demands as a

    under Requirements or maybe under Qualifications. But we need to preserve all substantive information; we can include it as a paragraph under Requirements. Similarly "Additional Information" includes Physical Demands. We'll incorporate. Compensation: we have base compensation competitive, expected range $35.00 - $42.00 hourly, plus performance-based bonuses. We'll put under Pay. Benefits: list provided. Schedule: not mentioned, so omit. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft:

    About the role

    Company description: KPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm committed to Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. Over 65 years providing creative solutions and excellent client service for diverse projects and industries. 1,500+ professionals in 36 offices nationwide, decentralized structure offering flexibility and professional growth. Seattle office focuses on transportation and structural engineering, designing infrastructure such as bridges, highways, fish passages, culverts, ferry terminals, roadway and trail improvements. Collaborative approach with clients ranging from small local agencies to transit authorities and fellow engineers, emphasizing technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and community impact. Located in Downtown Westlake Center, seeking a seasoned Project Accountant to support Civil/Structural and Transportation groups.

    But we must not repeat job title as heading; we can include role description in About the role. Now Responsibilities: list of tasks from "Under Minimal Supervision, The Selected Individual Will Perform a Variety Of Tasks..." We'll extract each bullet. Let's list tasks: - Prepare and review project invoices and progress reports - Process contracts and change orders/amendments/supplements - Independently set up and manage on a consistent basis, spreadsheets for fee estimates, cost tracking, and billing. - Review and process subconsultant invoices - Be able to clearly and proactively correspond with clients, organizations, and subconsultants - Generate and compile fee documents, scopes of work, subconsultant agreements, and project schedules - Create and maintain structured file and folder systems for project documentation, performing routine document filing and records management activities to ensure records are accurately filed, organized, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle. - Organize monthly staff meetings. - Schedule project meetings, prepare agendas and notes, and maintain action item lists. - Coordinate construction support activities, including shop drawing/submittal reviews and Request for Information (RFI) routing and resolution. - Prepare and/or finalize reports and memorandums. - Coordinate project deliverables with project team and clients. - Coordinate project submittal QA/QC activities. - Work closely with our Accounting team on a day-to-day basis to execute project set ups, organize and manage contract tasks and budgets, and all additional invoicing matters. - Provide general support to project managers and principals - Provide backup to other administrative and support staff - Adapt to changing priorities and perform other duties, special projects, and assignments as needed to support project goals, team objectives, and operational needs We'll put each as
  • under
      . Now Requirements: Minimum Qualifications list. Minimum Qualifications: - At least 4 years experience in invoicing and project contract administration - Extensive experience in general accounting practices directly such as billings, accounts payable/account receivable (AP/AR), end of year, fiscal year, and billing inquiries. - Proficient in word processing, Outlook, Word, Excel, and MS Projects, SharePoint, Teams - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - 4 years combined minimum experience in contract management, consulting, and/or working with public & private agencies. - 4-5 years combined experience in budget management and tracking - Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deadlines with varying priorities - Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to varied working styles and personalities - Organized, self motivated, and detail oriented - Ability to maintain a positive working environment and process independently We could also include Physical Demands here as a separate list? Might be better to put under Requirements as a sublist? But we can add a

      for Physical Demands after the list. Physical Demands: - Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table. - Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs. - Travelling to project sites and performing field observations which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain. We'll include as

        under Requirements maybe after a heading? But we cannot add extra heading; we can just add a

        describing physical demands or a

          with a preceding

          "Physical Demands:" but that might be considered extra heading? It's okay as content. Now Qualifications: Desired Qualifications list. Desired Qualifications: - Experience with public sector contracting and invoicing procedures - Working knowledge of frequently used software such as SharePoint, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet - Experience in construction documents such as plans, specifications, permits, and proposals - Technical writing and project management/administrative certifications We'll put as

            . Now Skills: Could be a separate section for skills like proficient in software, communication, etc. But we already included some in Requirements. To avoid duplication, maybe we create Skills section for software proficiencies and communication etc. However we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can keep them where they are. The instruction says we can use Skills heading; we could move some items there. But we need to preserve all info; moving is fine as long as we keep the content. Let's decide: We'll put software proficiency and communication under Skills. Then Requirements will focus on experience years etc. But we must not lose any detail. Let's extract skills: - Proficient in word processing, Outlook, Word, Excel, and MS Projects, SharePoint, Teams - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deadlines with varying priorities - Organized, self motivated, and detail oriented - Ability to maintain a positive working environment and process independently - Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to varied working styles and personalities These could be Skills. Now Requirements: focus on minimum experience: 4 years invoicing and project contract administration; extensive experience in general accounting practices; 4 years combined experience in contract management, consulting, public/private agencies; 4-5 years combined experience in budget management and tracking. We'll keep those. Now Benefits: list. Benefits Provided By KPFF Include: - An excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions - Medical insurance - Dental insurance with a no-premium option - Vision insurance with a no-premium option - Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution - Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option - Dependent Care FSA option - Employee Assistance Program - Group life insurance - Short-term disability insurance - Long-term disability insurance - Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays - 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service. - 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members. - Up to one week (five business days) of paid jury duty per year. - Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave - Travel accident insurance - Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass We'll put as
              . Pay: compensation. - The base compensation for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. - The expected range for a qualified candidate is $35.00 - $42.00 hourly. - Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. We'll put as
                or

                . Probably

                  for details. Now we need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. At the end there is EEO statement etc. We'll omit. Now produce HTML fragment. Let's craft:

                  About the role

                  KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm committed to Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. For over 65 years KPFF has been providing creative solutions and excellent client service for a diverse range of projects and industries. The firm employs 1,500+ professionals across 36 offices nationwide, operating in a decentralized structure that offers flexibility and abundant opportunities for professional growth. The Seattle office focuses on transportation and structural engineering, designing infrastructure such as bridges, highways, fish passages, culverts, ferry terminals, roadway and trail improvements. KPFF collaborates with clients ranging from small local agencies and public agencies to transit authorities and fellow engineers, emphasizing technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and community impact. Located in Downtown Westlake Center, the Seattle office is seeking a seasoned Project Accountant to provide project and operations support to the Civil/Structural and Transportation groups.

                  Responsibilities

                  • Prepare and review project invoices and progress reports
                  • Process contracts and change orders/amendments/supplements
                  • Independently set up and manage, on a consistent basis, spreadsheets for fee estimates, cost tracking, and billing
                  • Review and

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