Project Accountant 2

Project Accountant 2-(188972)

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Project Accountant 2

The Project Accountant 2 position is responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance and contract administration during various stages of a contract life cycle. This position requires a team player who collaborates with Section Managers and Project Managers (PM) to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. This position is critical to support PMs and project technical staff in delivering accurate contract performance data and resolving financial issues. The Project Accountant 2 collaborates with local operations Area Management, Area Accounting Lead, Area Project Accounting team, and Corporate Accounting resources. This position follows practices and procedures in accordance with HDR policies, HDR best practice processes, HDR accounting principles and federal government compliance standards.

Project Initiation:

• Process and prepare Project Initiation Package per contract negotiations and receipt of standardized budget package, from PM
• Communicate project number and relevant financial data to PM, Quality, and Marketing staff
• Confirm receipt of project documentation from PM, including:Signed ContractNotice to proceedProposalBudget InformationProposal Contract Review (PCR) FormInternal Workshare Agreements/Subconsultant AgreementsInvoicing Instructions/Progress Report formats (if necessary)Support PM, as needed, with getting subconsultant agreements/POs executedParticipate in 0% Project ReviewAttend kick-off and team meetings as necessary
• Project Execution/Project Monitoring:Review week-end and month-end Cost Sheets, as necessary.Review job costs for Labor Transfers and process as necessaryReview and process subconsultant invoices with PM approvalEnsure timely release of subconsultant invoices for paymentPerform monthly billing function for all projects assignedPost invoices within company deadlines/mail within 5 days of postingAnalyze & notify PM of outstanding A-R issuesCollaborate with PM to resolve outstanding A-R issues & document comments in EBS
• Perform research and provide necessary data for PM, Area Manager and others regarding project financial status, which includes fee/budget, staffing and accounts receivable
• Manage fee & budget updates as a result of work/scope changes & contract amendments
• Update “Pipeline” Opportunity forecast as necessary for expected contract amendments
• Assist PM as needed with updating staffing resources forecasts
• Request & assist PM in performing Earned Value calculations to monitor project progress. Additional action items may result, such as:Request Cost-to-Complete from PMRequest updated resource forecast information based on revised staffing projectionsIdentify and track out-of scope items through fee/budget revisionsParticipate in on-demand Project Review to discuss project deliverables and project statusParticipate in Project Reviews during life cycle of project

Project Completion:

• Confirm final billing is complete and all costs have been recorded to project

• Coordinate project closeout activities with PM

• Additional Duties/Cross-Functional Accounting Support:

• Assist Area Accounting Lead with General Accounting Functions, as needed

• Assist Area Manager, Area Accounting Lead and Assistant Regional/Regional Accounting Director with project management training initiatives,

• information system training and process/procedure improvements

• Respond to project-financial requests from Area Manager and Assistant Regional/Regional Accounting Director

• Assist PMs, if needed, with entering PPCs and maintaining Quality schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• A/E/C experience also highly desired

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.

Primary Location

:United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls

Industry

:Accounting

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

:Nov 24, 2025