Project Accountant - Temporary

Location(s):
Multi-state

Practice/Department:
Finance

Internal

Title:

Temporary Project Accountant

Work Environment:
Remote

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.

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.

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 role also offers the opportunity to collaborate with and support the Business Operations team on financial systems, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. For candidates with interest and aptitude, there may be exposure to cross‑functional work that enhances how financial data, systems, and workflows support firmwide operations.

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

This position is a temporary position with an end date. Temporary employees are those employed for short‑term assignments. This position is not eligible for company benefits except as required by applicable law.

• Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to Project Managers throughout the full project life cycle, 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 issue

• Serve as a subject matter resource for Deltek Vantagepoint project accounting and billing functionality
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams to support accurate financial reporting, billing processes, and data integrity
• Identify opportunities to improve project accounting workflows, reporting consistency, and system usage efficiency
• Support testing, documentation, and user adoption related to system enhancements, reporting improvements, or process changes impacting project accounting
• Provide guidance and informal training to Project…