Project Accountant 1

Entry Level Accountant Position

HDR has a need for an entry level accountant to join our high-performing Washington accounting team. For the right candidate, this position will present a great opportunity for building strong business acumen in the field of cost accounting and will provide significant growth potential. As a Project Accountant 1, you will play a critical role in HDR's operations and develop strong relationships with our technical staff to help our teams and our clients, reach their financial goals. This person will partner directly with our Project Managers to provide contracting and accounting support for some of the most complex and regionally significant projects in the state of Washington, many of which are directly impacting the communities we live in.

Primary Responsibilities: In this role, we will rely on you to:

• Provide effective, efficient, and professional support services to all internal and external customers
• Team with Project Managers to support pricing and calculate profitability for potential projects
• Perform project set up and other project initiation tasks
• Prepare and package invoices with the required Client back up and provide other billing support
• Assist in AR collection
• Review and process subconsultant invoices
• Responsible for records management for accounting and contract related documents and files
• Assist Project Managers to monitor the financial health of their projects including forecasting cost at completion estimates and planned versus actual budget analysis
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project financial status within HDR's established accounting system or other developed tracking tools
• Serve as the centralized point of contact for accounting or contract related questions or tasks
• Coordinate, track and document Prime Consultant and/or Client agreement reviews with legal department, project team and business group managers
• Prepare and coordinate subconsultant agreements
• Perform other, as needed, accounting and contracting administration support

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred

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

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.