Project Accountant I

Summary

Join Dudek, a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm, as a Project Accountant! This 100% remote position (with optional office work) offers the chance to significantly impact a growing company. You will be responsible for managing project finances, from setup to closeout, using Deltek Vision. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with experience in accounting or finance. Dudek provides a competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental, vision, discretionary bonuses, PTO, and an employee stock ownership program, fostering a flexible work-life balance and a supportive work culture.

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
• As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check

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
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Deltek Vision experience a plus
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance
• Yearly merit review
• Employee stock ownership program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees
• Dog friendly offices