Psomas is hiring: Project & Accounting Specialist in Tacoma

Our Accounting Team in Tacoma has an opportunity for a talented Project & Accounting Specialist. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Project & Accounting Specialist

As our Project & Accounting Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our engineering, survey, and construction management teams by focusing heavily on processing a high volume of project billing. You will collaborate closely with our project teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing, monitoring project budgets and contracts, and providing contract and subcontract management support across departments. This role is based in our Tacoma office and offers a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

This position is perfect for an analytical mind that thrives in cost accounting and enjoys the rhythm of weekly routines.

Responsibility Highlights for our Project & Accounting Specialist

• Complete monthly project billing in compliance with client and contract specifications, accurately and in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding billings, contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
• Set up new projects using accounting software according to contract, client, and project manager direction
• Facilitate expense and credit card reporting, insuring timely and accurate coding and processing
• Coordinate the processing and coding of accounts payable
• Assist with administering contracts from execution to close out
• Work with the cash receipts team member to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash
• Serve as a resource for staff with accounting-related issues or questions for the region

Minimum Qualifications to be our Project & Accounting Specialist

• Minimum of 5 years project accounting experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Highly organized, detail oriented and ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint) with intermediate proficiency in Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external clients and provide quality customer service

Preferred Qualifications for our Project & Accounting Specialist

• Knowledge and experience with Deltek Vision accounting software
• Prior experience within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) industry

Highlighted Benefits for our Project & Accounting Specialist

Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

• A competitive salary! The generally expected range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hour depending on experience. Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO (includes WA Sick Leave)
• Career pathing, training + professional development

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.