Federal Project Accountant (174017)
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Federal Project Accountant 2, we'll count on you to:
- Provide Federal Project Accounting support to various HDR offices through complete project financial management in compliance with the Federal Government and Company policies
- Set up and maintain accurate project and budget data within the accounting system and maintain fully executed and accurate Federally compliant auditable files
- Assist Project Managers with meeting their monthly billing deadlines, managing WIP to a minimum
- Assist Project Managers with their project forecasts by reviewing project work plans and updating plans as necessary (EAC, etc)
- Prepare timely and accurate client invoices that are compliant with contract terms and client specific needs
- Review project financial reports as necessary for cost accuracy and reasonableness, conduct weekly review and monitoring of cash receipt postings
- Initiate Subconsultant payment releases in accordance with contract terms and company deadlines
- Participate or provide project financial data prior to and/or during revenue recognition periods
- Perform direct project-related labor and cost transfers within the accounting system as necessary
- Provide Project Managers with monthly financial analyses of their projects
- Ensure that Corporate and Federal policies, procedures, and best practices are adhered to throughout the project accounting process
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in a cost accounting environment
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal client billing
- Knowledge and understanding of direct, indirect, allowable, and unallowable costs associated with the FAR & GAAP accounting principles
- Must have strong analytical skills
- Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Must be able to work independently, and take the initiative to resolve project financial issues in a timely manner
- Must be able to manage project financial data for multiple projects
- Must have experience supporting multiple departments within a corporation
- Skilled user of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage assigned workload, and deliver accurate and timely results
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field but not required.
- Previous employment with an engineering firm is highly desirable
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $28.95 - $41.36 hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Englewood
Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Denver
Industry: Accounting
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Marketing and Admin
Job Posting: Nov 15, 2023
