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Salary

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission‑driven organization recognized for delivering socially and environmentally responsible work across diverse communities. The team is known for its commitment to sustainability, resilience, design excellence, and meaningful impact. As part of a supportive 45+ person office, you will play a key role in strengthening financial operations and enabling the firm’s continued success and innovation.

What makes this opportunity unique:

• An award‑winning firm with a deeply values‑driven mission centered on social impact, sustainability, and community advancement.
• Direct partnership with leadership and project teams, giving you visibility into meaningful, multidisciplinary work.
• A role with real ownership across project accounting, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.
• Opportunities to shape internal processes and strengthen financial best practices.
• A hybrid schedule available after the orientation period, offering work‑life balance within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Accounting:

• Manage full lifecycle project accounting, including budgeting, cost tracking, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Track client‑approved fees and maintain accurate financial records for active projects.
• Set up new projects in the accounting system using percentage‑completion or time‑and‑expense methods.
• Partner with project managers to ensure alignment between project activity and financial reporting.
• Support preparation of annual budgets and net fee projections.

Audit, Compliance & Controls:

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and required regulations.
• Serve as a liaison during external audits and coordinate with outside accountants as needed.
• Support preparation of internal financial statements and audit‑ready documentation.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee aspects of the financial closing process.

Financial Operations:

• Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries and oversight of accounts payable and receivable.
• Lead daily cash management responsibilities.
• Generate reports, conduct financial analysis, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Assist with various accounting or administrative tasks assigned by the Controller.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, and internal teams regarding financial matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in project‑based accounting within architecture, engineering, or construction (4–6 years).
• Ability to conduct financial analysis, prepare internal reports, and support monthly and annual financial cycles.
• Strong reconciliation skills with experience in closing processes and general ledger management.