Project Accountant III

Location(s): Multi-state

Practice/Department: Finance

Internal Title: Project Accountant III

Work Environment: Remote

Compensation: $35-$44 hourly*

Dudek's journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California's water and wastewater agencies.

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we've been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

How You'll Make an Impact

The Project Accountant III provides advanced financial leadership to complex projects and serves as a strategic partner to Project Managers through expert-level tracking, analysis, and billing oversight. This level handles complex assignments with a high degree of independence, applies strong professional judgment, and proactively identifies risks, efficiencies, and solutions. The Project Accountant III sets the standard for high-quality, timely project accounting support and contributes to improving processes across the team. This position is remote, with the option to work from one of our local offices.

Duties and 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 Vantagepoint 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

Minimum Qualifications

• College degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field with relevant professional work experience
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Leadership skills – ability to grow into supervisor role
• Ability to work overtime during peak billing or audit cycles.

Compensation: $35-$44 hourly*

• • Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions Environment

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek's operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek's commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.

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