Senior Project Accountant
Company: BKF Engineers
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description As a Senior Project Accountant,
you must demonstrate a high level of accuracy, reliability, and
leadership in managing complex accounts and financial
documentation. Strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in
accounting software, and a high degree of organizational ability
are essential. The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a
dynamic team environment and can adapt to frequently changing work
assignments. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive
benefits package and a flexible hybrid schedule. Responsibilities
may include: Lead and oversee the month-end closing process and
reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and review complex client invoices, ensuring compliance
with contract terms, billing rates, and ceilings. Implement
necessary adjustments and reclassifications. Collaborate with
Project Managers to analyze project costs, budgets, and forecasts,
providing strategic financial insights. Investigate and resolve
client invoicing inquiries, providing detailed support
documentation as needed. Generate and interpret advanced project
financial reports (e.g., WIP aging, AR aging, budget vs actual,
profitability analysis). Guide and support project managers in
project setup and maintenance within Deltek Vision, ensuring data
integrity and compliance. Identify and resolve project billing
issues, implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency.
Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to the development of
best practices in project accounting. Perform other assignments as
required. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 5 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in
the civil engineering or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and
Construction) industry. Proven leadership and mentoring
capabilities. Exceptional communication skills (written and oral),
with the ability to interface effectively with project managers,
clients, and engineers. Strong analytical and mathematical
aptitude. Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of
accuracy. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial
reporting tools. Extensive experience with Deltek Vision or similar
project-based accounting systems. Benefits The salary range for
this position is $43 - $58 hourly, depending upon skills,
experience, education, and geographical location. This is a
non-exempt position paid biweekly. Competitive salaries,
end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k BKF pays 100% of the
premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your
dependents 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid
Holidays Flexible schedules 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. LI-Hybrid .
Keywords: BKF Engineers, Pomona , Senior Project Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , San Diego, California
