Project Accountant 2

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Accountant 2 to join their dynamic team in Charlotte. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management, and project budgeting. You will collaborate with project managers and ensure compliance with contractual requirements while mentoring junior staff. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and values the contributions of each employee, making it a great place to grow your career. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project accounting or related fields.
• Ability to handle confidential information and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage client invoicing and project budgeting autonomously.
• Coordinate project accounting systems and mentor junior accountants.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Communication Skills

Project Budgeting

Invoicing

MS Office Proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is hiring a Project Accountant 2 for our Charlotte, NC office.

In this role, we will count on you to:

• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting
• Code and process accounts payable, work confirmations, charitable contributions, P-card charges, etc.
• Accurately comprehend, administer and maintain contract documentation, 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 daily
• Mentor junior project accountants as needed
• 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
• 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.