Project Accounting Manager

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Los Angeles CA:
Rancho Cucamonga CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R101546

PBK is seeking an experienced Project Accounting Manager to lead, train, and support the project accounting team while overseeing the financial health and budget performance of architectural projects. This role ensures accurate, consistent project accounting and billing practices and partners closely with Project Managers and leadership to support successful project delivery.
** Your Impact:
**** Team Leadership & Training
*** Lead, mentor, and train the project accounting team to ensure consistent application of firm standards and best practices
* Provide onboarding, coaching, and ongoing support for project accounting staff
* Serve as a subject matter expert for complex project accounting and billing questions
* Promote collaboration and consistency across offices and teams
** Project Accounting & Billing Oversight
*** Oversee the full project accounting lifecycle from project setup through closeout
* Review monthly client billings, including AIA billing, percentage of construction billing, lump sum, time & materials, and reimbursables
* Ensure billings align with contract terms, budgets, and firm procedures
* Review consultant invoices for budget and policy compliance
** Project Financial Health & Budget Performance
*** Periodically review project financial health, including fee utilization, labor tracking, and performance to approved budgets
* Support Project Managers in understanding project financial status and budget alignment
* Assist with resolving budget variances and billing issues
** Quality Control & Consistency
*** Establish and maintain consistent project accounting, billing, and reporting practices across projects and offices
* Perform quality reviews of project financial reports and billing documentation
* Support month-end close activities related to project accounting
** Collaboration with Project Teams
*** Partner with Project Managers to support project setup, billing schedules, and contract requirements
* Provide guidance to PMs on project accounting processes and Deltek Vantagepoint usage
* Serve as a liaison between project teams and accounting to ensure clear communication
** Systems & Process Improvement
*** Lead project accounting training and best practices within Deltek Vantagepoint
* Assist in documenting, refining, and improving project accounting procedures and workflows
* Support system enhancements related to project accounting and billing
** Here's What You'll Need:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* 7+ years of project accounting experience in an architectural or engineering firm
* Strong working knowledge of architectural project billing, WIP accounting, and budget management
* Advanced proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
** Here's How You'll Stand Out:
*** Experience supporting multi-office or national A/E firms
* Experience developing and training teams
* The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case.
The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.*$89,888.00 - $
* PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment…