Project Accountant 1 (Hybrid)
About the position
HDR is seeking an entry-level Project Accountant 1 to join our high-performing Washington accounting team. This position offers a unique opportunity for the right candidate to develop strong business acumen in the field of cost accounting, with significant growth potential. As a Project Accountant 1, you will play a critical role in HDR's operations, fostering strong relationships with our technical staff to assist our teams and clients in achieving their financial goals. You will work closely with Project Managers, providing essential contracting and accounting support for complex and regionally significant projects in Washington, many of which have a direct impact on the communities we serve. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering effective, efficient, and professional support services to both internal and external customers. Your duties will include teaming with Project Managers to support pricing and calculate profitability for potential projects, performing project setup and other initiation tasks, preparing and packaging invoices with the necessary client backup, and assisting in accounts receivable collection. You will also review and process subconsultant invoices, manage records related to accounting and contracts, and help Project Managers monitor the financial health of their projects through forecasting and budget analysis. Additionally, you will provide detailed analysis and reporting on project financial status using HDR's established accounting systems or other tracking tools. As the centralized point of contact for accounting or contract-related inquiries, you will coordinate and document agreement reviews with the legal department and project teams, prepare subconsultant agreements, and perform other accounting and contracting administration support as needed. This hybrid position requires three days in the office and allows for one to two days of remote work once fully trained.
Responsibilities
Provide effective, efficient, and professional support services to all internal and external customers
,
Team with Project Managers to support pricing and calculate profitability for potential projects
,
Perform project setup and other project initiation tasks
,
Prepare and package invoices with the required Client backup and provide other billing support
,
Assist in accounts receivable collection
,
Review and process subconsultant invoices
,
Responsible for records management for accounting and contract-related documents and files
,
Assist Project Managers to monitor the financial health of their projects including forecasting cost at completion estimates and planned versus actual budget analysis
,
Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project financial status within HDR's established accounting system or other developed tracking tools
,
Serve as the centralized point of contact for accounting or contract-related questions or tasks
,
Coordinate, track and document Prime Consultant and/or Client agreement reviews with the legal department, project team, and business group managers
,
Prepare and coordinate subconsultant agreements
,
Perform other, as needed, accounting and contracting administration support
Requirements
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
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
,
Proficiency with MS Office including Excel
,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Medical insurance
,
Dental insurance
,
Vision insurance
,
Short and long-term disability
,
Life insurance
,
Employee assistance program
,
Paid time away
,
Parental leave
,
Paid holidays
,
Retirement savings plan with employer match
,
Employee referral bonus
,
Tuition reimbursement
Apply Now
HDR is seeking an entry-level Project Accountant 1 to join our high-performing Washington accounting team. This position offers a unique opportunity for the right candidate to develop strong business acumen in the field of cost accounting, with significant growth potential. As a Project Accountant 1, you will play a critical role in HDR's operations, fostering strong relationships with our technical staff to assist our teams and clients in achieving their financial goals. You will work closely with Project Managers, providing essential contracting and accounting support for complex and regionally significant projects in Washington, many of which have a direct impact on the communities we serve. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering effective, efficient, and professional support services to both internal and external customers. Your duties will include teaming with Project Managers to support pricing and calculate profitability for potential projects, performing project setup and other initiation tasks, preparing and packaging invoices with the necessary client backup, and assisting in accounts receivable collection. You will also review and process subconsultant invoices, manage records related to accounting and contracts, and help Project Managers monitor the financial health of their projects through forecasting and budget analysis. Additionally, you will provide detailed analysis and reporting on project financial status using HDR's established accounting systems or other tracking tools. As the centralized point of contact for accounting or contract-related inquiries, you will coordinate and document agreement reviews with the legal department and project teams, prepare subconsultant agreements, and perform other accounting and contracting administration support as needed. This hybrid position requires three days in the office and allows for one to two days of remote work once fully trained.
Responsibilities
Provide effective, efficient, and professional support services to all internal and external customers
,
Team with Project Managers to support pricing and calculate profitability for potential projects
,
Perform project setup and other project initiation tasks
,
Prepare and package invoices with the required Client backup and provide other billing support
,
Assist in accounts receivable collection
,
Review and process subconsultant invoices
,
Responsible for records management for accounting and contract-related documents and files
,
Assist Project Managers to monitor the financial health of their projects including forecasting cost at completion estimates and planned versus actual budget analysis
,
Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project financial status within HDR's established accounting system or other developed tracking tools
,
Serve as the centralized point of contact for accounting or contract-related questions or tasks
,
Coordinate, track and document Prime Consultant and/or Client agreement reviews with the legal department, project team, and business group managers
,
Prepare and coordinate subconsultant agreements
,
Perform other, as needed, accounting and contracting administration support
Requirements
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
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
,
Proficiency with MS Office including Excel
,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Medical insurance
,
Dental insurance
,
Vision insurance
,
Short and long-term disability
,
Life insurance
,
Employee assistance program
,
Paid time away
,
Parental leave
,
Paid holidays
,
Retirement savings plan with employer match
,
Employee referral bonus
,
Tuition reimbursement
Apply Now