Assistant Area Accounting Lead

Overview 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? The Assistant Area Accounting Lead position reports to the local Area Accounting Lead and helps support operations Area Management. This position assists in providing assurance to the Area Manager/Managing Principal/Regional Operations Director and Regional/Assistant Regional Accounting Directors (RAD/ARADs) that practices and procedures are being followed in accordance with HDR policies, HDR accounting principles, and federal government compliance standards. In addition to an individual that possesses analytical skills, this individual must also possess leadership and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting staff in the performance of various project-financial functions. The primary responsibilities of this position will be performing leadership support, including supervising, training & mentoring of accounting staff, for all facets of project and contract financial management, as well as ensuring general accounting functions maintained for the Area. Assist Area Accounting Lead as follows: Routine/Ongoing Monthly Responsibilities Invoicing — Ensure PAs meet invoice deadlines, and balance their workload as needed Understand monthly invoice cycle and look for process improvements to increase efficiencies Revenue Review — Facilitate Business Group/PA/Project Coordinator preparation for monthly watchlist meetings; ensure meaningful notes maintained; follow-up and track action items set during watchlist review Rolling 12/Forecast — Build file or drive process to build file, review with AM/MP/BG Managers, coordinate with Marketing to clean up opportunity data Assist in reviewing Area NFE Forecasts monthly, and for support of Midyear and Year-end budgeting forecasts Review and coordinate AR tracking and ensure updated and meaningful notes are in the system Monthly OH/GL Analysis — Review OHs for accuracy and correct coding; research, monitor, & escalate potential issues & explanations for variances to AM/RAD/ARAD Review & Track Seminars, Training, and Conference Costs Review & Track Indirect Labor costs Review Cost Recovery Identify and understand Area Management financial & other reporting needs and take initiative to provide solutions: Area Management Reporting Needs, which may include, but not limited to: Loaned and Borrowed - BI reports; Area marketing reporting needs; AR reports; MSPL; Build/maintain rate sheets for clients Ensure best practices & guidelines in accordance with project accounting SharePoint are followed Utilize BI projects dashboard for ongoing project financial reviews and discussions with PMs Promote use and train Power BI Operations Accounting Reporting Suite (OARS) Project accounting for large/complex projects Ensure project closeout process being followed and closeouts done timely Elevate and communicate potential issues to Area Accounting Lead, Area operations management and RAD/ARAD Special Projects as requested by Area Accounting Lead/AM/MP/BG Managers/RAD/ARAD Ensure Project Accounting (PA) Functions Maintained for Area: Managing PA teams, which includes performance reviews, timesheet approvals, & other supervisor activities Workload Balancing Monitor Monthly Deadlines Pushing efficiencies in processes/standardization of processes Integrate Engineering/Architecture teams, if in combined office locations Training/Cross-Training Backfilling in case of staffing issues at PA level Ensure General Accounting Functions Maintained for Area: Manage Department Accounting/Accounting Assistant team responsible for the following: Perform Accounts Payable functions relative to HDR accounts payable procedures, including: Processing vendor invoices to the corporate finance and accounting group Review and assist in processing Accounts Payable transactions for sub consultants Manage corporate credit card transactions & on-demand check requests Research and communicate release of subconsultant payments to corporate finance & accounting group Account for Seminars & Conferences for both in-house and external events Perform internal cost recovery functions for billable project charges of vehicles & equipment Track Area Vehicles, including working with field staff to provide vehicle mileage logs for submittal to corporate, and to use for cost recovery Track TDY costs May work with Procurement for purchase requisitions Assist in pulling back-up as needed to support Project Accounting needs Assist in pulling reports and detail for OH/GL research Monitor timesheet labor adjustments & Accounts Payable/Expense report adjustments Assist, as needed, with approval of employee timesheets relative to HDR timekeeping policies & procedures Review and answer questions as needed for employee expense reports relative to HDR travel & business expense policy & procedures Preferred Qualifications Positive Leader, who is a team player that takes initiative to provide solutions Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field Minimum 7+ years’ experience A/E/C experience also highly desired Required Qualifications Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook 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 An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Industry Industry: Accounting Schedule Schedule: Full-time Employee Status Employee Status: Regular Job Posting: Mar 27, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let\'s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world\'s greatest challenges. We\'re always looking for great talent to join our global teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr