Portland, OR
194 days ago
Senior Project Accountant/Project Financial Analyst- Portland, Oregon

Who We Are 

 

We are a firm that values and respects our staff, fosters an environment that encourages learning and growth, and is committed to the success of our clients. 

 

At PAE, we like to think of ourselves as a little bit different from most engineering firms. Here’s why: 

We care intensely about envisioning and creating sustainable building systems and work every day to break new ground in the world of sustainable design.  We have a close affinity to the visions of the architects we work with; we understand the need for beauty as well as practicality.  We value creativity as much as we value precision.  We understand that the visionary people we want to hire need to experience the world in order to change the world, and we work hard to support that need. 

 

 

What You'll Do

Analyze and process project start up requests which may include fielding questions and making recommendations for optimal project setup and structure Establish and maintain open communication about project finance with Project Managers and team Collaborate with Project Managers to process monthly project billing, revenue recognition, and reporting Analyze project financial health, variance, and root cause, and communicate analysis to Project Management Compile and analyze special reporting as requested Answer questions and communicate complex project financial topics with stakeholders Become subject matter expert on project financial concepts Make suggestions on process improvements and provide documentation and assistance with implementation of changes Review and confirm contract billing terms, fees, and other accounting related issues to support the contract review process Provide uniform recording and reporting on project related expenses Support Project Managers with sub consultant invoice review, approval, and processing Submit invoices to clients via multiple delivery methods and retain organized supplemental documentation Collaborate with clients and Project Managers to resolve billing issues in a timely manner and with a customer service approach Process invoice revisions and provide supporting documents to assist in timely collection of receivables Coordinate project closures and reconcile balances Establish, maintain, and organize project financial files.

 

 

What You Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Finance in Engineering or Architecture fields Minimum 2 years of experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred Detail-oriented Ability to expertly manage time efficiently with competing priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to relate and present to all levels of stakeholders, individually and in groups Possess advanced Excel skills Proficiency with other Microsoft software and systems including Word, Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, SharePoint Experience with project management concepts Able to work equally well independently and as part of a team High level of problem-solving ability and ability to exercise critical thinking skills in a dynamic environment

 

 

What We Offer 

Hiring Base Salary Range: $68,000- $91,000 annual  This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay 

 

 

The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including salary increases and annual bonuses based on individual performance. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 

 

 

In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 

Performance Bonus  Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)  401k account contribution  Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues  Commuter benefit and hybrid work cadence Cell phone stipend  Life insurance and disability benefits  Employee Assistance Program  Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation- work hard and take time off when you need it.  To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visithttps://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act. 

 

 

Our commitment to pay equity 

 

 

PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: https://just.living-future.org/s/organizations/20-organizations/pae  

 

 

To find out more visit our website: https://www.pae-engineers.com/values 

 

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