Alaska Area Accounting Manager

HDR • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At HDR, employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each individual is valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. The company fosters a culture of inclusion throughout its organization and communities, constantly considering its impact on the world. Every role contributes to the ability to make a difference globally. HDR believes that work can add meaning and value, ideas inspire positive change, fresh perspectives come from thinking creatively, and small details lead to important realizations. Above all, collaboration is considered the best way forward. HDR is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Anchorage, Alaska office. This position will report to the Assistant Regional Accounting Director and work closely with the Alaska Area Manager. The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical, leadership, and management skills to effectively orchestrate accounting support activities for various operational processes and initiatives. The role involves organizing and directing core accounting activities, as well as assisting the Area Manager with specialized duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Present a demeanor, approach and attitude that focuses on customers service, create a respectful and effective work environment and be committed and an active participant in our employee-owned culture
• Professional maturity and the ability to comfortably communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization and appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications, Oracle experience is a plus
• Solid understanding of accounting principles is a must, preferably (but not required) with project accounting experience in Architectural/Engineering industry
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented and able to manage others

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Area Manager and Regional Leadership to analyze and explain the underlying reasons and implications for current financial results, metrics, KPI’s, and trends
• Effectively manage, mentor and support a team of project accountants with project accounting and costing, client invoicing, interpreting and adhering to contractual terms, accounts receivable review and collections, ensure amendments and cost budgets are updated in our financial system in a timely manner
• Partner with Area Manager to analyze and support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes including ad hoc analysis and reporting
• Review, report and support monthly revenue recognition and closing process.
• Monitor project budgets, general ledger, invoicing, payables, receivables, collection comments and other related financial information
• Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls to ensure procedures and practices are in accordance with HDR policies, HDR accounting procedures and contractual client obligations
• Liaise with Internal and Quality Audit staff
• Respond to project-financial requests from Area Manager and Regional Leadership as needed
• Manage processing, payment and reconciliations of Accounts Payable for area overhead costs
• Communicate and correspond directly with clients with respect to invoicing, receivables and project related reporting as needed
• Attend and participate in Project/Business Reviews
• Ensure timesheets are following timekeeping policies against corporate reporting metrics

Benefits

• Employee-owned culture
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees