Project Accountant

Description

At Toole Design, we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our Finance team, someone who’s energized to support the financial health of impactful roadway and active transportation projects from behind the scenes—bringing accuracy, insight, and operational excellence that helps our mission and values come to life.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We are an employee-owned, purpose-driven team of technical experts and operations professionals who believe streets and public spaces should work for everyone. At Toole Design, you'll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise.

We offer

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday)
• 8 paid holidays; and at least 16 days of PTO accrued annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Support
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity
• Employee-ownership, so we all share in the success we build together

What You’ll Do

You help manage the financial health of multiple projects from setup through closeout. You prepare invoices, monitor project performance by reviewing budgets and forecasting potential overruns, and create and maintain project accounts in our ERP system using established procedures. You manage unbilled work, support project setup and closeout, assist project managers with billing issues and collections, reconcile receipts and budgets, and communicate with project managers, clients, and subconsultants. You also compile information for internal and external auditors and contribute to staff trainings.

We are targeting a salary range of $74,000 to $84,000 for this position.

Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, press 5.

At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities – people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between – to apply. We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

At Toole Design, people are at the center of everything we do. We bring this value to our recruitment process and do not use AI, automated filtering algorithms, or bot screening. We believe every candidate deserves a thoughtful review, so every application is read by a member of our team.

For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.

Requirements

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Five or more years of project accounting experience
• A basic understanding of GAAP and experience analyzing project financial information
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint or other job cost accounting software
• Experience reading and reviewing contracts
• Experience working with Departments of Transportation (DOTs); California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet weekly and monthly deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to building relationships