Project Accountant 1

HDR, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin seeks a knowledgeable project accounting professional to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting, with backup support for A/P, timesheets, and expense processing.

The role supports contract documentation, fee and budget entry, and data provision for project performance. You will collaborate across managers in a fast-paced environment, handle confidential information, and contribute to our employee-owned culture.

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.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, with backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, timesheets, and expense reports.
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry.
• Provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues with project staff.
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Invoicing

Collections management

Project budgeting

Contract administration

Communication

Multitasking

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Word & Outlook)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, timesheets, 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
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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