Project Accountant

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a  TIME100 Most Influential Company , a  Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a  two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals  around the globe , a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more  about our firm , see  what it’s like to work here and explore  recent projects and  ideas at  NBBJ.com . Join us to make an impact today!

The role at a glance:

Are you a finance professional who enjoys partnering with project teams, solving problems, and driving project success? NBBJ is seeking a Project Accountant to join our collaborative Finance team and play a critical role in supporting projects across the firm.

Behind every great design is a talented and dedicated team ensuring the business runs at its best. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key contributor to our mission while growing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Where You Will Work This role is available in our Columbus, OH or Seattle, WA office.

In your new role you will:

As a key member of our Finance team, you'll partner with Project Managers across all NBBJ offices to drive project success through the following responsibilities:

• Be a true partner – work closely with project managers, clients and sub-consultants to prepare monthly invoices based on contract requirements
• Own your contracts – Review and interpret contract terms to accurately establish budgets and billing terms within our financial system
• Keep things accurate – validate and process high volume of consultant invoices and ensure project costs are recorded correctly
• Stay organized – maintain finance project files
• Be a team player – review and audit teammates' work and jump in where needed
• Drive continuous improvement – collaborate with your team to identify and implement process improvements
• Wear multiple hats – assist with timesheet collection and participate in special projects as they come up

What you will need to succeed:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a fast-paced collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• A minimum of 3 years of project cost accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable functions
• Solid grasp of project financial performance, including revenue and profitability
• Strong MS Excel skills with proficiency in  Word, Outlook and Adobe ; experience with  Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond to clients and team members in a professional and timely manner
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and follow through
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative environment

Why NBBJ?

Joining NBBJ means becoming part of a globally recognized design firm where your contributions truly matter. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement where every team member has a voice. We work hard, support one another and take pride in the work we do together.

In addition to meaningful work and opportunities for professional growth, NBBJ offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being and future. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan and other valuable resources to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

NBBJ is an office first firm, with an expectation that all staff are able to be present in the office a minimum of 4 days per week.

  The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $68,000 and $80,000 for Seattle. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We would love to hear from you. Apply today and let's start the conversation!

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

• NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.
• Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.
• We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.
• In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.
• We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.
• Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.