Project Accountant III

About the role

GFT is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Shared Services team. This position is based out of the Fife, Washington office. Employment Status: Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting client contracts for accurate project set-up and compliance with corporate requirements.
• Reviewing project set up documents, budgets, and revisions to confirm alignment with the Project Management & Quality Guidelines and the Revenue Decision Making Matrix.
• Entering and maintaining new and revised project data, including budgets, work breakdown structures, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System.
• Assisting with subconsultant invoice processing and coordinating the release of payments.
• Preparing and producing monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specific requirements.
• Posting final invoices to accounts receivable, making necessary adjustments or reinstatements, and archiving invoices.
• Conducting in-depth Work-in-Process and Project Analysis.
• Performing Project Closeout Analysis and supporting internal and external audits.
• Assisting in training and mentoring project accounting staff.
• Partnering with IT and other departments to test, maintain, and improve Project Accounting System functionality and invoice formats.
• Supporting research and testing of new software implementations for the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals.
• Working knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000, Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Schedule

Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building