Transportation Project Accountant 1

About the role

In the role of Project Accountant 1, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Coordinate with PMs for document filing in Project Wise and maintain all aspects of document control for projects
• Aid multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Prepare contracts/amendments using approved company templates
• Monitor and track deliverables
• Taking meeting minutes

Responsibilities

Complete tasks autonomously
Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

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

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.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.