Key Facts

Remote From:

North Carolina (USA)

Category: Cost Accountant

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Project Accounting Deltek Vision Organizational Structure

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Communication
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Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

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
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Requirements:

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

Hazen and Sawyer

About Hazen and Sawyer

Since 1951, Hazen and Sawyer has focused on two things: providing safe drinking water and controlling water pollution. Our range of services encompasses the planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater-related projects – from clean water treatment, storage, and distribution to wastewater and stormwater collection, treatment, and reuse. Our focus brings us exceptional challenges – such as the largest drinking water UV disinfection installation in the world, upgrade of major wastewater treatment plants to reduce nutrient discharges to sensitive receiving waters, and recharging vital drinking water aquifers with highly-treated wastewater effluent, renewing a valuable resource. Our focus also makes us home to many of the world’s most knowledgeable and experienced environmental engineers and scientists, each seeking a challenging and rewarding career while making an important contribution to the communities in which we work. Our expert process groups contribute to the latest research and determine how to apply the most effective and efficient technologies to engineer solutions to your challenges. Your goals are our goals, and we offer the insight and experience needed to achieve and exceed them. If you have a water engineering challenge, Hazen and Sawyer has your solution.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

Project Accountant

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. This position supports a regional project portfolio and is well suited for someone with prior experience in project accounting who is looking for a long-term role with increasing responsibility.

About Hazen and Sawyer

Hazen and Sawyer is an employee-owned environmental engineering firm with a singular focus on water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Founded in 1951, we support primarily municipal clients through planning, design, and construction oversight of critical infrastructure projects across the United States and internationally.

We value accountability, collaboration, and technical accuracy. Our teams operate with minimal bureaucracy and a high level of trust, allowing professionals to take ownership of their work while having access to team leads for guidance and support.

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
Coordinate 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
High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over work product
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

What We Offer

Fully remote work environment
Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and geographic location
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
Short- and long-term disability coverage and employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan with additional financial planning support

Location: Fully Remote

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