Project Accountant

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. DLR Group's Dallas office has an opening for a Project A ccountant . Position Summary As a Project Accountant , you will be a key financial partner to project and business leaders, providing insight, guidance, and support throughout the lifecycle of our projects. You will help teams understand project financial performance, maintain accurate project data, support invoicing and revenue forecasting, and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen project profitability and financial outcomes. This role combines project accounting expertise with strong business acumen and relationship-building skills. You will collaborate across teams, sectors, and regions; help promote financial best practices; and serve as a resource to both project leaders and fellow Project Accountants. You will also have opportunities to mentor team members and contribute to the continued development of our project accounting function. DLR Group is 100% employee-owned, and every employee-owner has a role in the financial success of the firm. If you enjoy partnering with project teams, solving complex financial questions, and using data to help inform business decisions, this may be the opportunity for you. What You Will Do Partner with Project Leadership to analyze project financial performance, identify trends, and support project profitability Coordinate monthly project financial reviews, including billing progress, percentage complete, revenue projections, project budgets, and related financial considerations Set up and maintain accurate project information in Deltek Vantagepoint, including contracts, compensation, fee distributions, and consultant information Review project contracts and work plans to ensure financial information is accurately reflected in project systems Support timely and accurate client invoicing by reviewing timesheets, labor reports, reimbursable expenses, direct expenses, and other project financial information Monitor accounts receivable aging, coordinate collection efforts with Project Leadership, research payment discrepancies, and communicate payment status as needed Review consultant invoices and subconsultant agreements, coordinate fee allocations, and support consultant payment inquiries and documentation Prepare, review, and respond to project financial reports, questions, fee adjustments, and other accounting-related requests Mentor and support Project Accountant team members and contribute to the onboarding and development of new team members Collaborate with Financial Services, project teams, sectors, and regions to promote consistent financial practices and identify opportunities to improve…