Project Accountant 2
About the role
The Project Accountant 2 position at HDR is responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. This includes ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance, and contract administration during various stages of a contract life cycle. This position requires collaboration with Section Managers and Project Managers (PM) to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Responsibilities
- Process and prepare Project Initiation Package per contract negotiations and receipt of standardized budget package, from PM.
- Communicate project number and relevant financial data to PM, Quality, and Marketing staff.
- Confirm receipt of project documentation from PM, including: Signed Contract, Notice to Proceed, Proposal, Budget Information, Proposal Contract Review (PCR) Form, Internal Workshare Agreements/Subconsultant Agreements, Invoicing Instructions/Progress Report formats (if necessary).
- Support PM, as needed, with getting subconsultant agreements/POs executed.
- Attend kick-off and team meetings as necessary.
- Review week-end and month-end Cost Sheets, as necessary.
- Review job costs for Labor Transfers and process as necessary.
- Review and process subconsultant invoices with PM approval.
- Ensure timely release of subconsultant invoices for payment.
- Perform monthly billing function for all projects assigned.
- Post invoices within company deadlines/mail within 24 hours of invoice release date.
- Analyze & notify PM of outstanding A-R issues.
- Collaborate with PM to resolve outstanding A-R issues & document comments in EBS.
- Manage fee & budget updates as a result of work/scope changes & contract amendments.
- Update “Pipeline” Opportunity forecast as necessary for expected contract amendments.
- Aid PM as needed with updating staffing resources forecasts.
- Request & assist PM in performing Earned Value calculations to monitor project progress.
- Additional action items may result, such as: Request Cost-to-Complete from PM, Request updated resource forecast information based on revised staffing projections, Identify and track out-of scope items through fee/budget revisions, Participate in on-demand Project Review to discuss project deliverables and project status, Participate in Project Reviews during life cycle of project.
- Confirm final billing is complete and all costs have been recorded to project.
- Coordinate project closeout activities with PM.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
- Familiar 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.
- Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
- Positive Leader, who is a team player that takes initiative to provide solutions.
- Highly energetic, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills.
- Local Candidates Preferred.
- Project accounting experience highly desired.
- Oracle EBS/Hyperion experience a plus.
- A/E/C experience also highly desired.
Benefits
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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Compensation
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $68,222.00 - $97,460.00