Project Accountant II

Who You Are

How You’ll Make an Impact

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Demonstrated initiative, proactive communication, and ability to anticipate next steps.
• Ability to work overtime during peak billing or audit cycles.

• *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
Environment

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

Physical Requirements

• 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.