Project Accountant II

Dudek

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. The 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.

Requirements

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).
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.