About the Role AKRF is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations within a fast-paced engineering and environmental consulting firm. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and project-based accounting standards. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accountant who understands project-based revenue, WIP, and job costing in a professional services environment.
Job Responsibilities: General Accounting & Close
- Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, allocations)
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank and balance sheet accounts
- Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis
Project Accounting Support
- Support revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion / time & materials)
- Analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) and deferred revenue balances
- Partner with project accountants to review project financials, budgets, and profitability
Compliance & Audit
- Support annual audit (and other agencies' audits) and tax preparation processes
- Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
- Assist with implementation and adherence to accounting policies and procedures
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and reporting
- Support ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives
Essential Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years of accounting experience (professional services, engineering, or consulting preferred)
- CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
- Strong understanding of:
- GAAP
- Revenue recognition
- Project/job costing and WIP
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
CompensationCompensation will range from $80k to $90K, and commensurate with experience.
What We OfferWe provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Vacation and Sick time
- Flexible work schedules and locations
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Stock Ownership
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training and professional development courses
- Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
- Charitable donation match
- Transit/parking program
Work Authorization Disclaimer Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply. Please note that AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
