Senior Federal Project Accountant

Senior Federal Project Accountant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Project Accountants (PA) are responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. PAs assist multiple project managers (PM) and staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and HDR policies and procedures. The main focus of the PA is to assist the PM with the non-technical management of a project, emphasizing project financial health. This includes, but is not limited to, client invoicing, collections management, project review(s), ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance including budget and funding entry and contract administration during various stages of a project contract life cycle.

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

• Enter project budget and funding information into the accounting system based on contract documents and PM input
• Generate accurate invoices in compliance with contract terms
• Attend 0%/project reviews, project kick-off and team meetings as necessary
• Maintain and monitor contract compliance
• Monitor weekly and monthly project expenditures
• Assist with procurement responsibilities as necessary; including, purchase requisitions, subconsultant agreements, and work confirmations
• Ensure timely release of subconsultant invoices for payment
• Analyze & notify PM of outstanding accounts receivable (AR) and document AR status
• Perform research and provide necessary data for PM, Area Manager/Managing Principal and others regarding project financial status (including funding/budget and AR)
• Manage forecasting, funding and budget updates as a result of work/scope changes and contract amendments
• Maintain project accounting files in accordance with company policy
• Request and assist PM in entering physical percent complete to monitor project progress
• Confirm final billing is complete (client and subconsultants), re-budget project (if necessary) and prepare project(s) for closeout
• Perform various specialized accounting functions of moderate complexity and ensure that procedures and practices are followed in accordance with company policy, accounting principles and contractual obligations
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Previous employment with an engineering firm is highly desirable

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years experience in a cost accounting environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal client billing
• Knowledge and understanding of direct, indirect, allowable, and unallowable costs associated with the FAR & GAAP accounting principals
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently, and take the initiative to resolve project financial issues in a timely manner
• Must be able to manage project financial data for multiple projects
• Must have experience supporting multiple departments within a corporation
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage assigned workload, and deliver accurate and timely results
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must