We are looking for a highly motivated Project Accountant to provide a full range of project accounting services. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of project accounting experience in the A/E/C industry and be constantly looking for ways to improve processes, think critically, be detail oriented and be a team player. This position reports to the Project Accounting Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and validate project and budget setups in the accounting system
• Review, process, and match incoming consultant invoices to Purchase Orders (PO)
• Validate billing setups and generate bills
• Process pre-bills based on Project Managers’ feedback & system calculations
• Work with Project Managers to identify when a revenue accrual is needed
• Follow up on aging receivables (not primary responsibility for collections)
• Investigate and perform analysis on variances and submit findings to management
• Generate ad-hoc reports as requested
• Investigate all unbilled project costs
• Assist Project managers in circulating and processing write-off requests
• Perform analysis on unbilled cost and/or unearned revenue to ensure proper project close-out
• Use standard best practices for project accounting and/or other applicable GAAP accounting rules
• Maintain and file project-related records
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required
• Maintain a positive and collaborative professional environment with Project Managers and peers
• Other accounting duties as assigned

• Following up on Consultant Statements
• Posting of monthly Logs for the following Accounts: Entitlement Account, Office checking Accounts, Petty Cash Accounts for all offices
• Reconciliation of bank accounts, as requested
• Clearing of Suspense Labor for all offices
• Monthly EDD Reporting
• Process city business licenses

• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner according to established deadlines
• Must be an effective communicator at all levels and enjoy working in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Degree in Accounting or Finance desired
• Flexibility, collaborative, self-starter, detail oriented
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision Software or MS Dynamics a plus
• Familiarity w/GL activity transactions a plus

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

The salary range for this position is $53,000 - $85,000 and is eligible for annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.