Project Accountant I - Drive Project Financials & Invoicing

HDR, Inc.; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant 1 in Pennington, NJ to manage financials across project lifecycles, including setup, invoicing, budgets, and closeout. You will partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with contracts.

The role emphasizes earned value familiarity, strong communication, and meticulous record-keeping within our employee-owned culture. Full-time, on-site position with a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting across project lifecycle.
• Invoicing, accounts receivable and contract entry.
• Familiarity with earned value and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial management of projects throughout their lifecycle, including project setup, contract entry, budget maintenance, invoicing, collections, revenue monitoring, and project closeout activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely client invoices in accordance with contract requirements and company policies while assisting with collection efforts and resolution of outstanding accounts receivable.
• Review, enter, maintain, and update contract documentation, project budgets, billing terms, task structures, and funding authorizations within the project accounting system.
• Monitor project financial performance by analyzing budgets, labor charges, expenses, revenue, unbilled balances, and project forecasts, and communicate potential issues to Project Managers and leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers and operational staff to interpret contract requirements, ensure compliance with client agreements, and provide guidance on project financial matters.
• Support project setup and maintenance activities, including contract modifications, task order additions, budget revisions, project reopenings, and organizational changes within the accounting system.
• Assist with the review and processing of labor corrections, timesheets, expense reports, accounts payable coding, and other project-related financial transactions.
• Generate and distribute project financial reports, respond to inquiries, and provide timely analysis to support project decision-making and operational needs.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including Operations, Contracts, Procurement, Finance, and Project Controls, to resolve financial and administrative issues affecting projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, contractual requirements, and audit standards while maintaining accurate project records.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple Project Managers, department leaders, technical staff, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Earned Value Management familiarity

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Organization and attention to detail

Collaboration with multiple managers

MS Office proficiency (Word, Outlook)

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

MS Office: Word, Outlook

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant 1 in Pennington, NJ to manage financials across project lifecycles, including setup, invoicing, budgets, and closeout. You will partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with contracts.

The role emphasizes earned value familiarity, strong communication, and meticulous record-keeping within our employee-owned culture. Full-time, on-site position with a path for growth.