Dudek is hiring a
Project Accountant

Summary

The job description is for a Project Accountant position at Dudek, a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that offers a flexible work environment. The position involves assisting project managers in maintaining the life cycle of projects, setting up projects, invoicing clients, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

• College degree in Accounting or Finance and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience; or 3 to 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and excellent follow through
• Ability to think critically and problem solve
• Highly motivated to progress to the next level
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when needed
• Excellent customer service skills: ability to effectively engage and communicate with different personality types
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Responsibilities

• Be a resource and assist Project Managers in maintaining the life cycle of the project from the notice of award to the final closeout
• Set up projects, extra work orders, transfers, or other amendments according to contract terms in Deltek Vision
• Assist with the creation and processing contracts
• Review contracts for accounting specific requirements and ensure timely completion of all specialized client billing needs
• Review project labor and expenses to ensure accurate posting to projects
• Follow through on all billing related issues to resolution
• Work closely with Project Managers and Directors to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting and project billing
• Invoice clients monthly
• Respond to client, vendor, or staff inquiries in a timely fashion
• Prepare accounts receivable statements and follow up on past due invoices
• Handle project audits as they arise

Benefits

• Competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance
• Yearly merit review
• Employee stock ownership program
• Dog friendly offices!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees