The Role
At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we’re all about building better communities—literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we’ve spent the past 30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.We’re looking for a full-time Project Accountant to join our centralized accounting team in Tualatin, Oregon. This role is responsible for supporting project setup, preparing and submitting invoices, and monitoring project financials across our nine offices. The ideal candidate is experienced in high-volume invoicing and works well with Project Managers to ensure accurate and timely billing. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated, we encourage you to apply. What You’ll Do
Who You Are
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.
- Prepare, produce, and submit invoices for a high volume of clients.
- Maintain project-related records, including contract and change orders.
- Set up projects in the accounting system for timekeeping, invoicing, and reporting.
- Communicate with multiple project managers regarding billing, contract and project information.
- Communicate with clients, both verbally and in writing, for related invoicing and collections activity.
- Collaborate with other accounting personnel in all offices to produce accurate and timely invoices.
- Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance including fee and budget entry withinthe accounting system (BST).
- Perform assorted clerical/general office duties, which include electronic and paper filing, answering phones and other tasks as requested.
Who You Are
- 2+ years of experience in professional services invoicing and Accounts Receivable, preferably in the Engineering/Architecture/Construction industries
- Understanding of professional services contracts and cost estimates/proposals.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong customer service background.
- Good written and oral communication skills, letter and report.
- Ability to work quickly, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Notary Public or ability to become a Notary Public.
- Understanding of conditional/unconditional lien waivers.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, proactive, and professional.
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
- Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
- Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
- Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
- Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being—plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
- Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we believe food brings people together.
- Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
- A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after year—for good reason.
Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.
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The Company
What We Do
AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services. With offices focused in Oregon and SW Washington. We work on a wide range of projects from public infrastructure to private development of subdivisions, commercial sites, industrial, education, medical facilities, and more. We value talent and initiative, and we put these qualities to work for our clients in an environment that cultivates professional growth and strong connections to the communities where we live and work.
We are always looking for good people to join our team. Check out our website to get a feel of who we are, what we do, and the possibilities that await you!
