PCI Announced as Deltek Pro™ Bookkeepers Partner – To Help Small Businesses Find Bookkeeping Professionals with Industry and Deltek Solution Expertise

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October 12, 2022

Deltek Vantagepoint’s contract management tools help architecture and engineering firms centralize contract documents, automate key workflows, and maintain compliance, all within a single ERP platform. The result: fewer administrative bottlenecks, stronger financial oversight, and more time focused on billable work.

Managing contracts is one of the most detail-intensive responsibilities in any architecture or engineering firm. Missed terms, misplaced documents, and manual tracking create costly delays and in project-driven environments, those delays compound fast. Deltek Vantagepoint addresses this head-on with a dedicated contract management framework built specifically for A&E firms.

What Is Contract Management in Deltek Vantagepoint?

Deltek Vantagepoint’s contract management module centralizes all contract-related activity within the same platform your team already uses for project management, accounting, and resource planning. Rather than toggling between spreadsheets, shared drives, and email chains, your team accesses every contract document, amendment, and approval in one place.

Key capabilities include:

Contract document storage: Attach and organize executed contracts, amendments, and supporting documentation directly to project records
Contract type configuration: Define contract structures, lump sum, cost-plus, time and materials—and align billing rules accordingly
Amendment tracking: Log and manage contract modifications with a clear audit trail
Compliance visibility: Monitor contract terms against actuals to flag potential overruns or scope discrepancies early

How Contract Documents Work Inside Deltek Vantagepoint

Contract documents in Deltek Vantagepoint are linked directly to project records, which means the information lives where the work happens. When a project manager needs to verify a billing cap, check a deliverable deadline, or confirm a client requirement, that information is accessible without hunting through external systems.

This tight integration between contract documents and project financials creates a direct line between what was agreed upon and what is being executed. Project managers and accounting teams work from the same source of truth, eliminating version confusion and reducing the risk of billing errors tied to outdated contract terms.

Why This Matters for Architecture and Engineering Firms

A&E firms operate across multiple contracts simultaneously, often with layered sub-consultant agreements and phased deliverables. Without a structured system, tracking contract status across a portfolio of projects becomes unmanageable.

Deltek Vantagepoint brings order to that complexity. Contract terms inform billing workflows, approval thresholds, and revenue recognition, automatically. This means your team spends less time reconciling data and more time delivering on project commitments.

The Business Value of Streamlined Contract Management

The operational benefits of Deltek Vantagepoint’s contract management tools extend well beyond document storage. Firms that structure their contracts within Vantagepoint gain:

Faster invoice cycles: Billing rules tied to contract terms reduce the back-and-forth between project managers and accounting
Stronger financial visibility: Real-time data on contract value, billed amounts, and remaining budget supports proactive decision-making
Audit readiness: A centralized document repository with version history makes internal reviews and external audits significantly more straightforward
Reduced compliance risk: Automated alerts and structured contract records help firms stay aligned with client requirements and regulatory obligations

For C-level executives and project leaders, these capabilities translate directly to improved cash flow, fewer write-offs, and greater confidence in financial reporting.

Getting the Most Out of Vantagepoint Contract Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint’s contract management features deliver the most value when they are configured to match your firm’s specific contract types, billing structures, and approval workflows. Out-of-the-box functionality provides a strong foundation, but firms that invest in proper setup, and ongoing optimization, see the clearest gains in efficiency and financial performance.

This is where working with an experienced Deltek partner makes a measurable difference. Proper configuration ensures your contract data flows accurately through project financials, reducing the manual corrections that drain time and introduce risk.

Make Contract Management Work for Your Firm

Deltek Vantagepoint gives architecture and engineering firms the tools to manage contracts with precision, transparency, and confidence. When your contract documents are integrated with your project and financial data, your entire team operates from a stronger, more reliable position.

At PCI, we help firms configure and optimize Deltek Vantagepoint to match how they actually work, so the platform supports your operations rather than complicates them. We make your operations comfortable.

Ready to see what streamlined contract management looks like for your firm? Contact PCI today to connect with a Deltek specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of contracts does Deltek Vantagepoint support?
Deltek Vantagepoint supports multiple contract types, including lump sum, time and materials, and cost-plus structures. Each type can be configured with corresponding billing rules and financial controls.

Can contract documents be attached directly to projects in Deltek Vantagepoint?
Yes. Deltek Vantagepoint allows users to attach executed contracts, amendments, and supporting documents directly to project records, keeping all relevant information in a single, accessible location.

How does Deltek Vantagepoint help with contract compliance?
Deltek Vantagepoint tracks contract terms against project actuals in real time, enabling firms to identify potential overruns or scope discrepancies before they become financial or legal issues.

Do I need a Deltek partner to set up contract management in Vantagepoint?
While basic features are accessible out of the box, working with a certified Deltek partner like PCI ensures your contract management setup is properly configured for your firm’s specific workflows, contract types, and billing structures.

Red Bank, NJ – October 12, 2022 – PCI announced that it has been selected as a Deltek Pro™ Bookkeeper Partner, a new partner program designed to make it easier for small businesses to find trusted accounting professionals experienced in their firm’s needs who also have expert knowledge of Deltek solutions. Initially launched for small government contractors, Deltek Pro Bookkeepers helps businesses maximize the value of Deltek Costpoint by managing back-office operations faster, more accurately, more cost-effectively, and within compliance.

Deltek identified the additional challenges and needs of its small business customers; unlike midsized and large enterprises, a small business’s accounting is typically managed by a small staff or outsourced to a third party. Outsourced accounting can make it difficult to accomplish month-end goals, reconcile project and financial data across disparate systems, or stay compliant with government contracting accounting requirements. The Deltek Pro Bookkeepers partner program helps solve those issues by connecting Deltek Costpoint customers with expert bookkeepers in their industry.

“When a smaller firm is ready to graduate from QuickBooks® or similar generic accounting systems to a purpose-built ERP solution like Deltek, the firm may need support running their back-office functions. With Deltek Pro Bookkeepers, Deltek is helping small businesses connect the advisors that know our solutions the best, so customers will get experienced support from experts in their industry who are also experts in their ERP and accounting solutions. Firms will not only accelerate the time to value with their Deltek solution, but also meet their business goals faster,” said Pete Mann, SVP of Corporate Development & Product Alliances at Deltek. “Deltek Pro Bookkeepers will be a game changer for small businesses using Costpoint.”

Deltek Pro Bookkeepers are trained professionals that not only understand Deltek solutions but also understand small businesses and meeting the needs of the government contracting industry.

“PCI was founded on the belief that we could provide value to small businesses in a big way. When we started our accounting services team it was designed to allow small business to get the capabilities and intelligence in the back office that Costpoint afforded large enterprises. Our team has done just that; 13 years later we are now one of the largest service providers for Deltek Costpoint. With the formal recognition of our services under the Deltek Pros™ brand it furthers our reach and gives additional strength to our offerings. We look forward to a long partnership with Deltek and are thankful for the opportunity to lead the charge in this launch,” said Marty McGann, Owner, Premier Consulting & Integration.

Firms that take advantage of the services offered through Deltek Pro Bookkeepers will get access to services including journal entry, time & expense processing, accounts payable, month end close, reporting and more. While Deltek Pro Bookkeepers has launched for Costpoint customers, more Deltek Pros™ services for other Deltek solutions are planned to launch in 2023.

“Premier Consulting & Integration was instrumental in our migration from QuickBooks® to Deltek Costpoint. They made what we thought was going to be a nightmare into a blissful dream. Deltek Pro Bookkeepers managed accounting services are also extremely helpful in the transition to a new software,” said Shaun Doughty, President of COMSETRA LLC.

More information on Deltek Pro Bookkeepers can be found on Deltek’s Project Nation blog.

About Deltek
Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management, and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. www.deltek.com

About PCI
Premier Consulting & Integration (PCI) is the leading provider of financial management consulting services, implementation and audit support for government contractors and marketing agencies. Our consultants combine 40+ years of relevant experience acting as former CFO’s, controllers, and accountants. We offer small business solutions that are affordable, easy to use and profitable. www.pci.us

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