Project Accountant 2

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Accountant 2 to manage project setup, client invoicing, budgeting, and A/P support within our Boise-based teams. You will collaborate with project managers to provide timely financial data and ensure contractual compliance.

The role requires an Associate degree with 5+ years of experience or an equivalent combination, along with Earned Value Management familiarity. Strong communication and discretion with confidential information are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent and 5+ years of experience; advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Earned Value Management familiarity is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills.
• Flexibility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects autonomously and manage client invoicing and collections.
• Maintain project budgets and contract documentation, including fee and budget entries.
• Provide timely performance data and resolve financial issues with project staff.
• Coordinate with department and technical staff to ensure contractual compliance.
• Assist multiple project managers and staff daily.
• Prepare subconsultant agreements and review subconsultant invoices.
• Mentor junior project accountants as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Cultural fit

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

In the role of Project Accountant 2, we'll count on you to:

• Work autonomously on project set up, client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Accurately 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
• Prepare and coordinate subconsultant agreements and review and process subconsultant invoices
• Mentor junior project accountants as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Familiar 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.