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