Dudek · 1 month ago
Project Accountant III
Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments. 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.
ConsultingInformation Technology
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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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