Project Accountant III

Summary

Join Dudek, a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm, as a Project Accountant. This remote-option position requires a successful track record of working with Project Managers and a customer-first mindset. You will build strong relationships, manage projects in Deltek Vision, prepare and distribute billing reports, ensure timely invoice submissions, and resolve client payment issues. The ideal candidate possesses a college degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel skills. Dudek offers a competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental, vision, discretionary bonuses, a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and generous PTO.

Requirements

• College degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field with relevant professional work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in project accounting for a professional services firm
• Professional experience using Microsoft Excel (vlookup, pivot tables, conditional formatting, nested formulas)
• Excellent customer service skills both verbal (phone call and video conference) and written; ability to effectively communicate with different personality types and communication styles
• Well organized, exceptional attention to detail, excellent follow through, and ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to think critically and problem solve
• Team player
• 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

• Build strong relationships and serve as trusted advisor to Project Managers through the life cycle of the project from notice of award to final closeout
• Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Vision in accordance with contract requirements; read and interpret contracts for accounting and invoicing implications
• Prepare and distribute monthly billing report to Project Managers; process labor and expense transfers as necessary; ensure labor and expenses posted to project comply with the contract
• Ensure that accurate and complete invoice packages are submitted to the client in a timely manner including all applicable back-up required by the client
• Respond to internal and external clients promptly in a confident and professional manner; investigate issues, problem solve, and communicate resolution clearly and articulately
• Follow-up with clients to confirm receipt of invoices and regarding payment status of open invoices; partner with Project Manager to resolve collection issues
• Monitor project WIP and review monthly aged WIP report with Project Manager; collaborate with Project Manager to resolve issues around aged WIP
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct; foster a culture of inclusivity, trust, respect, and personal responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership skills – ability to grow into supervisor role

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
• Flexible work–life balance