Senior Federal Project Accountant

HDR, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 72,996 - 104,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Englewood, Colorado seeks a Project Accountant to support project and contract financial management across multiple projects.

You will assist project managers with invoicing, funding, budgeting, and contract documentation to ensure financial health and policy compliance. The role requires 8+ years in cost accounting, knowledge of Federal client billing, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in a cost accounting environment
• Knowledge of Federal client billing (FAR & GAAP)
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative
• Must manage project financial data for multiple projects
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate results

Responsibilities

• Enter project budget and funding information into the accounting system
• Generate accurate invoices in compliance with contract terms
• Monitor expenditures and contract compliance
• Support procurement activities and subconsultant transactions
• Assist with AR status and client invoicing for project tracking
• Maintain project accounting files per policy
• Prepare for project closeout and final billing

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Deadline-oriented

Project accounting experience

Education

Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Project Accountants (PA) are responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. PAs assist multiple project managers and staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and HDR policies and procedures. The main focus of the PA is to assist the PM with the non‑technical management of a project, emphasizing project financial health, including client invoicing, collections management, project reviews, accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance, budget and funding entry, and contract administration during various stages of a project contract life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Enter project budget and funding information into the accounting system based on contract documents and PM input
• Generate accurate invoices in compliance with contract terms
• Attend 0%/project reviews, project kick‑off and team meetings as necessary
• Maintain and monitor contract compliance
• Monitor weekly and monthly project expenditures
• Assist with procurement responsibilities as necessary; including purchase requisitions, subconsultant agreements, and work confirmations
• Ensure timely release of subconsultant invoices for payment
• Analyze and notify PM of outstanding accounts receivable (AR) and document AR status
• Perform research and provide necessary data for PM, Area Manager/Managing Principal and others regarding project financial status (including funding/budget and AR)
• Manage forecasting, funding and budget updates as a result of work/scope changes and contract amendments
• Maintain project accounting files in accordance with company policy
• Request and assist PM in entering physical percent complete to monitor project progress
• Confirm final billing is complete (client and subconsultants), re‑budget project (if necessary) and prepare project(s) for closeout
• Perform various specialized accounting functions of moderate complexity and ensure that procedures and practices are followed in accordance with company policy, accounting principles and contractual obligations
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Previous employment with an engineering firm is highly desirable

Required Qualifications

• 8 years experience in a cost accounting environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal client billing
• Knowledge and understanding of direct, indirect, allowable, and unallowable costs associated with the FAR & GAAP accounting principals
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Must be detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently and take the initiative to resolve project financial issues in a timely manner
• Must be able to manage project financial data for multiple projects
• Must have experience supporting multiple departments within a corporation
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage assigned workload, and deliver accurate and timely results
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.) Englewood, CO: $72,996 - $104,280.