Project Accountant I: Invoicing, Budgeting & EV Insights

hdr; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Accountant 1 to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting, with backup support on A/P, time sheets, and expense reports. You’ll ensure contract documentation and budget entry are accurate and maintained, and provide timely financial data to project staff.

Collaborating with multiple managers in a fast-paced environment, you will help resolve financial issues, coordinate the project accounting system within the department, and support ongoing compliance

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.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, 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.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Discretion

MS Office

Culture fit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

HDR is seeking a Project Accountant 1 to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting, with backup support on A/P, time sheets, and expense reports. You’ll ensure contract documentation and budget entry are accurate and maintained, and provide timely financial data to project staff.

Collaborating with multiple managers in a fast-paced environment, you will help resolve financial issues, coordinate the project accounting system within the department, and support ongoing compliance