Project Accountant II

Dudek

. 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.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $35 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
competitive pay
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingproject managementcontract processinginvoice preparationWIP reportingexpense codingdata analysisfinancial reportingbudget managementdocumentation practices

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunicationproblem-solvingindependent workcritical thinkingcustomer serviceorganizational skillsproactive communicationteam collaborationtrust-building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Finance