Project Accountant

Overview

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. HOK is a global architecture, design, engineering, and planning firm seeking a Project Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This is a hybrid position based in either our St.

Louis or Kansas City office, with on-site presence required three days per week.

As a Project Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely accounting for assigned projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Finance leadership to support project setup, billing, reporting, financial analysis and revenue recognition.

• Preparing monthly invoices, budgets, and project management reports
• Setting up and maintaining projects in the accounting system in accordance with contract terms
• Tracking and inputting project budgets and financial data
• Reviewing project cost reports and meeting with Project Managers and Finance leadership to assess status, profitability, and costs
• Managing consultant invoice processing and communication
• Reviewing project contracts and financial requirements
• Assisting with revenue recognition and monthly earnings analysis
• Responding to inquiries from staff, vendors, and clients regarding financial matters
• Analyze project cost reports and meet frequently with Project Managers and Finance Director to review invoicing, profitability, earnings, cost and cash flow
• Providing general accounting support as needed
• Supporting sustainability initiatives through green workplace practices

We are seeking a Project Accountant with demonstrated knowledge of project accounting principles and practices, particularly within the architecture, design, or construction industries. The ideal candidate will be able to oversee multiple large, complex projects and have experience recognizing revenue. This candidate will provide in-depth financial analysis to Project Managers and other stakeholders as necessary, identify and mitigate risks and develop financial strategies.

The most successful candidates will demonstrate advanced knowledge of project accounting skills, including a background in revenue recognition. They will possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team, and have proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a similar project accounting software is also required.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, though a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered. Candidates should have 2 to 4 years of experience in project accounting, with prior experience in an architecture firm strongly preferred.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.

HOK offers a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash-out option. Medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits are provided. HOK supports growing families with 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage.

401(k) with matching contributions and access to retirement planning guidance are offered. Continued learning and professional development are encouraged through study support and memberships.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.