Project Accountant

BKF Engineers
Newport Beach, CA

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

Join our accounting team at BKF Engineers as a Project Accountant! In this role, you'll play a vital part in managing accounts and documentation with accuracy and reliability. Strong mathematical skills and exceptional organizational abilities are crucial to your success. We’re looking for a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment where tasks can vary frequently. Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package!

Responsibilities may include:

  • Support the month-end closing process and reconciliations
  • Prepare invoices for clients and review draft invoices for appropriate labor and expense charges. Ensure accuracy with billing rates and billing ceilings. Make appropriate changes and reclassifications
  • Assist Project Manager in reviewing project costs (budget vs actual)
  • Research client invoicing questions and fulfill client requests for invoice support documentation
  • Prepare project financial reports (i.e. WIP aging, AR aging, project budget vs actual)
  • Support project managers in project setup and project maintenance in Deltek Vision
  • Troubleshoot and problem-solve project billing issues
  • Perform other assignments as required
  • This position will report to our Oakland office a minimum of one day per week

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a combination of education and experience
  • Experience in Architecture or Engineering industry is preferred
  • Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong mathematical aptitude
  • Solid knowledge of Excel
  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to interface with project managers, clients, and architects
  • Deltek Vision Accounting system experience is preferred

Benefits

  • The typical base salary range for this position is anticipated to be $36.00 -$48.00 per hour and will vary depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid biweekly.
  • Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
  • Generous paid time off packages.
  • 9 paid holidays.
  • Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
  • BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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Posted 2026-02-24

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