Senior Accounting Assistant

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Folsom, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant in California to support a range of accounting functions including expense reports, accounts payable, procurement, and financial reporting. This role requires attention to detail, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, employee-owned environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of accounting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions including expense reports, accounts payable, procurement, credit, collections, and financial reports.
• Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment.
• Maintain financial records and accounting reports using computers.
• Follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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 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'

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.

At HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

In the role of Senior Accounting Assistant, we'll count on you to:

• Perform accounting functions such as expense reports, accounts payable, procurement, credit, collections, prevailing wage, supplier set up, budgets, financial planning, general accounting, billing, financial reports etc.
• Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment
• Do routine work and follow detailed instructions
• Involve the use of computers to maintain financial records and accounting reports
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• 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
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-California-Folsom

Industry

Accounting

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Sep 15, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.