Dudek · 5 days ago
Project Accountant - Temporary
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $53/hr
6+ years expDudek is a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments. The Temporary 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
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to Project Managers throughout the full project life cycle, from notice of award through final closeout
Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Vantagepoint in accordance with contract requirements; read and interpret contracts for accounting, billing, and invoicing implications
Prepare and distribute monthly billing reports to Project Managers; process labor and expense transfers as needed and ensure costs comply with contract terms
Ensure accurate and complete invoice packages are submitted to clients in a timely manner, including all required supporting documentation
Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries; investigate issues, problem-solve, and clearly communicate resolutions
Follow up with clients to confirm invoice receipt and payment status; partner with Project Managers to resolve collection issues
Monitor project work-in-progress (WIP) and review monthly aged WIP reports with Project Managers; collaborate to resolve aging or compliance issue
Serve as a subject matter resource for Deltek Vantagepoint project accounting and billing functionality
Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams to support accurate financial reporting, billing processes, and data integrity
Identify opportunities to improve project accounting workflows, reporting consistency, and system usage efficiency
Support testing, documentation, and user adoption related to system enhancements, reporting improvements, or process changes impacting project accounting
Provide guidance and informal training to Project Managers and project accounting team members on best practices for financial systems and reporting
Collaborate with the Business Operations team to support financial systems, reporting, and operational initiatives as needed
Assist with system enhancements, reporting improvements, testing, or documentation related to Deltek Vantagepoint and related tools
Contribute to cross-functional efforts that improve data accuracy, process consistency, and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience
Minimum of 6 years of project accounting experience within a professional services firm
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and nested formulas
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively via phone, video conference, and written correspondence
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Must possess a valid driver's license and active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
Preferred
Experience with Deltek Vision and or Deltek Vantagepoint as a power user
Interest in gaining exposure to or supporting business operations, financial systems, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives
Experience supporting financial reporting, dashboards, analytics, or operational metrics within a professional services environment
Ability to partner with business systems or operations teams on process improvements, system enhancements, or reporting initiatives
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Leadership capability with the potential to mentor team members or grow into a supervisory role
Ability to work overtime during peak billing or audit cycles
Benefits
401(k)
Sick leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical benefits
ESOP participation
Company
Dudek
Dudek is an environmental and engineering consulting firm providing services to client's projects.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Helder Guimarães
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Wilson
Vice President, Environmental
Recent News
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