Dudek · 1 month ago
Project Accountant II
Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm that supports clients nationwide and delivers projects aimed at improving and protecting the built and natural environments. The Project Accountant II plays a key role in supporting the financial health of projects by tracking, reporting, and billing, while coordinating moderately complex tasks with increasing independence.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Coordinate the full life cycle of assigned projects with increasing autonomy and serve as a resource to the Project Accounting Team, Project Accounting Supervisor, Project Accounting Manager and Project Managers
Assist the legal team with contract filing and processing
Assist with the creation and configuration of new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint, ensuring accuracy and alignment with contract terms
Organize project information, maintain documentation, track progress, and support operational needs across multiple project deadlines
Review labor, expense, and AP postings for accurate coding; perform transfers or corrections within established guidelines
With monthly WIP reports and billing drafts; proactively communicate with Project Managers to ensure timely billing and resolution of issues
Understand project scopes, budgets, and cost implications; suggest small efficiency improvements when possible
Prepare and process moderately complex monthly invoices, supplemental documentation, and client-required reports with consistent accuracy
Follow through on all billing-related questions and escalate issues appropriately
Run project-related reports in Deltek Vantagepoint and support internal/external audits as needed
Communicate professionally with internal teams, clients, vendors, and supervisors, ensuring timely responses and alignment on expectations
Build confidence and trust with Project Managers through reliable follow-through, proactive updates, and consistent quality
Contribute ideas to improve processes and support team initiatives
Assist with departmental projects, analyses, and cross-team initiatives
Maintain strong organizational habits, prioritizing workload independently and managing multiple deadlines
Uphold firm values, ethics, and a culture of inclusivity, respect, and responsibility
Qualification
Required
3+ years of relevant accounting experience (or equivalent Level II capability)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Intermediate-level proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation practices
Ability to work independently, think critically, and solve routine problems with judgment within defined guidelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service mindset
Valid driver's license and active personal automobile liability insurance (if required for client or site interactions)
Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening (federal contractor requirement)
Preferred
Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint
Demonstrated initiative, proactive communication, and ability to anticipate next steps
Ability to work overtime during peak billing or audit cycles
Company
Dudek
Dudek is an environmental and engineering consulting firm providing services to client's projects.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
San Diego Union-Tribune
2025-12-01
2024-04-16
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