Project Accountant
Seattle
We are seeking a Project Accountant to join Mithun. In this newly established role, you will have the opportunity to assist in the financial management and health of multiple projects and serve as a liaison between the Project Design Teams and Accounting team.
We currently collaborate in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays can be in-office or WFH for most roles.
About Mithun
At Mithun, our design has purpose—to create positive change in people’s lives. We are an internationally recognized leader in sustainability, combining exemplary design with a focus on building and site performance, human health and social equity. Since the inception of the practice in 1949, our work has been recognized with hundreds of peer and industry awards including the 2023 AIA Architecture Firm Award, ULI Global Awards for Excellence, eight AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Awards, and numerous ASLA and CSLA awards.
We embrace justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) as key expressions of our mission of Design for Positive Change. We are committed to promoting JEDI both internally and externally in our firm culture, project work and partnerships. A JUST organization since 2017, Mithun’s goal is not just good intentions but real impact for the people, communities and clients we serve.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide support to Project Managers with billing and monthly revenue projections.
- Provide monthly performance to budget reporting on active projects.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to confirm vendor payments align with client’s contractual agreements.
- Assist with Staffing projections to efficiently staff projects to meet profitability targets.
- Identify when budget changes arise and make recommendations for contract modifications as needed.
- Review contracts and understand the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms.
- Create and update dashboards to provide visibility to project performance.
- Help create new tools to aid project teams in providing highest quality service and design quality, coupled with efficient use of financial resources.
Requirements
- 3+ Years as Project Accountant or similar role.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a closely related field.
- Strong customer first attitude.
- Experience in architecture, construction, or design industry desired.
- Strong Excel skills including ability to learn and adapt to financial data systems.
- Experience in Deltek Vantagepoint a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Mithun benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental leave, transit benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity. We offer eight paid holidays, vacation accrual of two weeks per year, sick time accrual, and paid volunteer time. Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements. The expected range of compensation for this role is $75,000 to $90,000 per year. Actual salaries are based on experience, qualifications, internal equity and location.
Mithun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is based in our Seattle, WA location.
