Accounting Coordinator

Accounting CoordinatorLowney Architecture is hiring an Accounting Coordinator to support our Accounting Team in our Oakland office. The Accounting Coordinator supports Lowney Architecture's financial and administrative operations by performing a wide range of accounting, project setup, and compliance tasks. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely invoicing and payments, proper contract documentation, and consistent adherence to internal controls.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with multiple systems, vendors, project managers, and clients.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform day-to-day accounting duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, timesheet review, and expense report processingAssist with invoice preparation, review, and distributionPrepare journal entries and complete bank and credit card reconciliationsSupport month-end and year-end close activities and related financial reportsMaintain accounting databases, including project setup and updatesTrack and maintain accurate project and contract documentationCoordinate with project managers to ensure accurate billing and financial dataSupport compliance with internal controls and accounting proceduresAssist with audits and provide documentation as requestedProvide general administrative and accounting support as assignedQualifications Education:Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferredExperience:3+ years of accounting experienceExperience in an Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) environment strongly preferredSkills:Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookExperience with Deltek Ajera or similar accounting software preferredStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partnersTeam-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experienceHealth, dental, and vision benefits401(k) with employer participationPaid time off and holidaysAbout Us Lowney Architecture is a mid-sized architecture firm dedicated to creating inspiring spaces, strengthening communities, and shaping a better future through thoughtful building design. Our work spans a wide range of project types, all rooted in a shared mission: enriching people's lives though all project types especially expanding access to housing across all markets. We are a growing, design-driven firm where people genuinely care about the work and about one another.

Collaboration is not a buzzword here, it's how we operate. Our teams regularly step outside their lanes to support one another, solve problems together, and raise the quality of our work. This culture of trust, engagement, and shared ownership earned Lowney Architecture recognition as one of the Best Places to Work by both the San Francisco Business Times and Pacific Business News in 2025.

With approximately 60 employees across our Oakland, Los Angeles, and Honolulu offices, we are entering an exciting phase of growth. This is an opportunity to help build and shape our people operations company-wide, while supporting a firm deeply committed to great design, meaningful impact, and a positive workplace experience. Lowney Architecture is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.