Project Accountant

Hazen and Sawyer

Project Accountant supporting project billing for Hazen and Sawyer, an environmental engineering firm specializing in water-focused infrastructure. This fully remote role is ideal for experienced billing professionals managing substantial workloads.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, review, and submit accurate invoices under tight monthly deadlines with detailed billing and compliance requirements
Enter and maintain billing terms, contract amendments, and subconsultant invoices in Deltek Vantagepoint
Work closely with Project Managers of varying experience levels to review draft invoices, supporting documentation, and backup reports
Identify and resolve billing issues independently ensuring accuracy and compliance
Submit invoices through client portals and billing systems, track approvals and rejections, and manage revisions as needed
Coordinate with subconsultants to review invoices for contractual compliance, accuracy, and client-specific requirements
Perform accounts receivable review and assist with collection efforts in coordination with project teams
Open, maintain, and close projects in Deltek Vantagepoint in alignment with contract terms and internal controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience in project accounting or project billing within a consulting, engineering, or professional services environment
Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of invoices while balancing varying levels of complexity
Experience working with municipal or public sector clients and their billing requirements
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines independently
Clear and professional communication skills and comfort working directly with Project Managers
High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over work product
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PDF tools, and Windows-based applications
Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work environment
Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and geographic location
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
Short- and long-term disability coverage and employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan with additional financial planning support

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Hard Skills & Tools

project accountingproject billingaccounts receivablebilling complianceinvoice managementcontract amendmentsbilling termscollection effortshigh volume invoice processingattention to detail

Soft Skills

organizational skillsprioritization skillscommunication skillsindependent problem solvingownershipcollaborationtime managementadaptabilityprofessionalismclient interaction

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Businessrelated field degreeequivalent relevant experience