Project Accountant Jobs in Washington
Project Accountant jobs in Washington are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in construction, engineering, aerospace, and public infrastructure sectors and openings at every level from entry-level cost analysts through senior project controllers. Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma anchor most of the activity, where established employers like Turner Construction, AECOM, and Boeing regularly hire project accountants to manage contract costs, budget tracking, and compliance on large capital programs. The most in-demand specialties are construction cost accounting, government contract accounting, and ERP-based project controls. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
FOAA seeks an experienced Finance Manager to support Accounts Receivable Accounting. This role will lead operational excellence initiatives, improve controllership, execute on recurring and holistic analytics; with strategic significance and high exposure. This role will focus on controllership with a mission to identify risk, document, design and implement improvements, and build scalable analytical frameworks to be leveraged by multiple cross-functional teams. This role cultivates an organizational environment that values development, diversity and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees. This role works with and effectively influences partner teams and key stakeholders across multiple organizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates ownership and sound judgment in decisions that have financial, business, operational, or customer implications, which leads the team to take smart risks and innovate. The ideal candidate has extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting experience and who excels at problem solving, pays attention to details, and drives positive change by evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead operational excellence initiatives with strategic significance and high organizational exposure
- Improve controllership by identifying risks, documenting findings, and designing scalable solutions
- Execute recurring and holistic analytics to support business decisions
- Build analytical frameworks for use by multiple cross-functional teams
- Design and implement process improvements across operational and accounting functions
- Cultivate an organizational environment that values development, diversity, and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees
- Partner with and influence key stakeholders across multiple organizations
- Demonstrate ownership and sound judgment in decisions with financial, business, operational, or customer implications
- Drive innovation by leading the team to take smart risks
- Evaluate and streamline existing operational and accounting processes, controls, and metrics
- Apply extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting expertise to problem-solving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
FOAA seeks an experienced Finance Manager to support Accounts Receivable Accounting. This role will lead operational excellence initiatives, improve controllership, execute on recurring and holistic analytics; with strategic significance and high exposure. This role will focus on controllership with a mission to identify risk, document, design and implement improvements, and build scalable analytical frameworks to be leveraged by multiple cross-functional teams. This role cultivates an organizational environment that values development, diversity and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees. This role works with and effectively influences partner teams and key stakeholders across multiple organizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates ownership and sound judgment in decisions that have financial, business, operational, or customer implications, which leads the team to take smart risks and innovate. The ideal candidate has extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting experience and who excels at problem solving, pays attention to details, and drives positive change by evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead operational excellence initiatives with strategic significance and high organizational exposure
- Improve controllership by identifying risks, documenting findings, and designing scalable solutions
- Execute recurring and holistic analytics to support business decisions
- Build analytical frameworks for use by multiple cross-functional teams
- Design and implement process improvements across operational and accounting functions
- Cultivate an organizational environment that values development, diversity, and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees
- Partner with and influence key stakeholders across multiple organizations
- Demonstrate ownership and sound judgment in decisions with financial, business, operational, or customer implications
- Drive innovation by leading the team to take smart risks
- Evaluate and streamline existing operational and accounting processes, controls, and metrics
- Apply extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting expertise to problem-solving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Accountant Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project accountant jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field required
- Proficiency in project accounting software such as Viewpoint, Procore, or Oracle
- Experience tracking budgets, job costs, and change orders on capital projects
- Familiarity with Washington State public works reporting and contract compliance requirements
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and cost-variance analysis
- CPA licensure or active candidacy recognized by the Washington State Board of Accountancy preferred
Project Accountant Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project accountant in Washington?
Most project accountant roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Candidates who pursue CPA licensure through the Washington State Board of Accountancy gain a competitive edge, though the credential is not mandatory for most project accountant positions. Employers in construction and government contracting particularly value hands-on experience with job cost systems and familiarity with public works contract requirements common on Washington infrastructure projects.
Which companies hire project accountants in Washington?
Employers hiring project accountants in Washington right now include HDR, Amazon, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's strong construction, aerospace, and public agency sectors mean steady hiring across both private contractors and government-affiliated organizations throughout the state.
Which Washington cities have the most project accountant jobs?
Seattle, Sumner, and Bellevue have the most project accountant openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because of the dense concentration of construction firms, tech campus development, and large engineering consultancies headquartered in the greater Puget Sound area, while Tacoma draws openings tied to port infrastructure, military contracts, and regional public works programs.
Are there remote project accountant jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than in many accounting specialties. About 67% of project accountant openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves ERP systems, spreadsheet reporting, and digital invoice review rather than on-site presence. Budget forecasting, cost reporting, and compliance documentation are the tasks most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a project accountant in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an accounts payable, accounts receivable, or junior staff accountant role at a Washington construction or engineering firm, then transitioning into project cost tracking. Large Washington contractors and public agencies like the Washington State Department of Transportation often hire accounting assistants and junior project controllers where no prior project accounting experience is required. Completing the CPA exam process through the Washington State Board of Accountancy, or earning a certificate in construction management accounting, strengthens early-career applications significantly.
Where can I find and apply to project accountant jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to project accountant jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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