Project Accountant - Temporary

Location(s): Encinitas
Practice/Department: Finance
Work Environment: Remote
Compensation: $50 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 employees 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, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As an employee 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 Impact

The Temp Project Accountant provides advanced financial leadership to complex projects and serves as a strategic partner to Project Managers through expert-level tracking, analysis, and billing oversight. This role handles complex assignments with a high degree of independence, applies strong professional judgment, and proactively identifies risks, efficiencies, and solutions.

In addition to delivering high-quality project accounting support, the Temporary Project Accountant contributes to improving financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system utilization across the team.

This position is remote, with the option to work from one of our local offices.

This position is a temporary position with variable hours and is expected to have a 6-month duration. Temporary employees are those employed for short-term assignments. Schedules will vary from week to week based on project requirements. Position is not eligible for company benefits except as required by applicable law.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Accounting and Client Support

• Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to Project Managers throughout the full project lifecycle, 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 issues.

Systems and Reporting Support

• Serve as a subject matter resource for Deltek Vantagepoint project accounting and billing functions.
• Support accurate project financial reporting by maintaining data accuracy and consistency within financial systems.
• Provide guidance to Project Managers and project accounting team members on billing procedures, financial system usage, and project accounting best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with Deltek Vision and or Deltek Vantagepoint.
  
• Demonstrated experience with project accounting, financial tracking, and revenue recognition in an AEC consulting 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 Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Ability to work overtime during peak billing or audit cycles

Compensation: $50.00 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.

Working Conditions

• This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• 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.

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.
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.
*As-needed, temporary and part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As-needed and part-time employees have the option of additional benefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period.  Speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.