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Project Accountant 1

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Project Accountant 1, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting.
• Work on client invoicing, collections management, project setup and budgeting
• Take responsibility for preparing project sub-consultant agreements, purchase orders and work confirmations, as well as assistance on coding and processing sub-consultant invoices, pulling time sheets, and expense report backup for invoicing
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry
  • Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues

  • Assist with writing project management plans and quality plans

  • Monitoring and tracking deliverables

  • Taking meeting minutes

  • Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis

  • Support project managers and accounting team with project initiation documents such as preparing project management plans, quality plans and safety plans.

  • Schedule project meetings

  • Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry

  • Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues

  • Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements

  • Assist multiple project managers and project accounting team on a daily basis

  • Perform other duties as needed

  Please note this not an AP, AR or GL accounting position. Job responsibilities do not include general bookkeeping or payroll.

  
  Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience

  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management

  • Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills

  • Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment

  • Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented

  • Ability to handle confidential information

  • Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook

  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

   

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting

  • Experience supervising other financial professionals beneficial

   

  Why HDR

  At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.