Otak is hiring a Project Accountant for our Portland office. This position will work closely with our Project Managers and is essential in providing guidance and support to ensure each project has successful financial performance, and meets company standards and contractual obligations are followed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and can quickly ascertain complex issues and effectively solve problems while managing multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate all aspects of invoice generation including invoice preparation, related documentation, invoice reporting, collections assistance, and resolution of all billing issues.
- Prepare invoices and any applicable backups according to established quality, productivity standards, and contract guidelines for approval by Project Managers.
- Monitor labor and expense charges, and the reporting of job budgets and costs. Ensure internal project accounting financial data is completed accurately, timely, efficiently, and in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
- Utilize judgment and analytical skills to resolve any problems, issues, and challenges. Escalate any unresolved issues to the Project Accounting Manager and/or Project Managers as necessary.
- Work with, train, and mentor various Project Managers and other team members to provide Project Accounting guidance and ensure compliance with all company policies and guidelines within the organization.
What You Bring
- Must have at least five years (4) or more of relevant professional experience in Project Accounting, Cost Accounting or similar discipline.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is strongly preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate a customer service focus, showing commitment and follow-through with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Intermediate to advanced skills using MS Office, specifically in Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Proficiency with accounting software and experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or other ERP software is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment is highly desired.
Benefits
At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided. The successful candidate for this position may be eligible for a signing bonus!
Why work at Otak?
We’re not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you aren’t just joining a firm — you’re joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don’t just believe in cultivating our own community; we’re also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we’re committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we’re expanding — and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.
Equal Opportunity
Otak is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Opportunity policy at Otak, Inc. provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, nation origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability or any other status(es) protected by law. Otak ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandatory supplements to EEO (revisions).
At Otak, we recognize that inclusion is a practice, and we are determined to lead our industry by embedding that practice into our work. Cultivating an inclusive workplace environment is ongoing and consistent work, requiring dedication and commitment from every member of the organization. This commitment is reflected in Otak’s promise to significantly increase employee diversity, impact the communities in which we work, and establish ongoing relationships within these communities.
Otak’s Vision for an Inclusive Environment includes the following:
- We embrace diverse identities, and willingly engage across difference.
- All employees can experience the workplace safely and show up as their authentic selves.
- Fostering unique perspectives and an open exchange of ideas.
- Engaging one another with curiosity rather than judgment.
- Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and respect.
- If you are a minority, veteran, person with a disability, or a member of the LGBTQA Community, we strongly encourage and welcome you to apply to any open position of interest.
If you want to learn more about Otak, this position, or the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, contact our Human Resources Department at GRPHumanResources@otak.com.
- Please note, Otak is not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies at this time.
