Project Accountant

About the role

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support high-volume, project billing for our environmental engineering teams. This is a fully remote role for a billing professional who is comfortable managing a large workload, navigating municipal client requirements, and working independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Cook up 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

Qualifications

• 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
• A strong sense of ownership over work product and high attention to detail
• 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