Accounting Assistant

HDR, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 34,894 - 49,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bellevue, WA, is looking for a detail-oriented professional to assist with project budgeting and cost accounting. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and participating in project coordination. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and experience in cost accounting. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a retirement savings plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience in cost accounting is a must.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project budgeting, invoicing and monthly status reports.
• Maintain cost tracking and recover costs through delivery projects.
• Use computers to maintain financial records and accounting reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cost accounting

MS Office proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with project budgeting, invoicing and monthly status reports
• Assist with project coordination of document control, development and tracking of decision logs, action items, client and team meetings and organization and production of deliverables
• Maintain cost tracking and recover costs through delivery projects
• Pull and update reports on a weekly basis to support management
• Review, annotate and process expense documentation
• Assist in reviewing and validating credit card purchases
• Assist in maintaining accurate timecards for area staff
• Assist in maintaining local accounts payable by reviewing and processing invoices
• Assist in maintaining appropriate approvals for overhead costs
• Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment
• Do routine work and follow detailed instructions
• Use computers to maintain financial records and accounting reports
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience in cost accounting
• Interest in growing in cost accounting
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast‑paced environment

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, manage multiple projects independently
• An attitude and commitment to be an active participant of an employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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.

Salary: $25.33 – $36.18 (full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits)

Location: United States—Washington—Bellevue