Staff Accountant
HDR · Omaha, NE · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who wants to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and the month-end close process.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries such as accruals, allocations, and corrections
- Support monthly and annual close activities with guidance from senior team members
- Learn how to analyze project activity versus general ledger account activity and investigate variances
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations with supervision and feedback
- Maintain clear, organized supporting documentation
- Develop strong attention to detail and reconciliation discipline
- Assist in preparing internal financial reports and schedules
- Support external reporting surveys
- Build an understanding of how data flows across accounting systems
- Assist with identifying process improvements and efficiencies
- Help update documentation and procedures as you learn best practices
- Participate in team meetings and provide backup support during PTO
- Engage in firmwide initiatives such as Young Professional activities and HDR Employee Network Groups
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- Interest in developing a career in corporate accounting
- Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to grow
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
Skills
- Internship or early experience in accounting, audit, or finance
- Interest in pursuing a CPA or similar certification (support encouraged)
- Exposure to Oracle EBS, EPM, Power BI, or similar systems
Benefits
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Pay
Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 annually
Schedule
Full-time