The Role
The Project Accountant II coordinates project finances, ensures accurate tracking and reporting, assists with billing, and maintains project documentation while supporting Project Managers.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location(s): Multi-state
Practice/Department: Finance
Internal Title: Project Accountant II
Work Environment: Remote
Compensation: $25-$35 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 AreAs 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 ImpactThe Project Accountant II plays a key role in supporting the financial health of our projects and advising Project Managers through accurate tracking, reporting, and billing. This level coordinates moderately complex tasks with growing independence, exercises increasing professional judgment, and consistently delivers high-quality, timely project accounting support. This position is remote, with the option to work from one of our local offices.Duties and 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.
- 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).
- 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.
Compensation: $25-$35 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.
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.
- 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 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.
Top Skills
Deltek Vantagepoint
Deltek Vision
Excel
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The Company
What We Do
Our 100% employee-owned firm includes 700+ environmental and engineering professionals working throughout the nation on a broad range of projects that improve communities' infrastructure and natural environment.
We help public and private clients move projects forward through the complexities of regulatory compliance, budgetary and schedule constraints, and conflicting stakeholder interests.
We've been headquartered in Encinitas, half a block from the beach since 1980!
