Project Accountant - Temporary

Compensation

$50-$53 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.

Encinitas

Finance

Remote

The Temp Project Accountant III 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 Project Accountant III 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. 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.

The Temp Project Accountant III 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.

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.

• 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.
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