Project Accountant 1

HDR • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

In the role of Project Accountant 1, we'll count on you to assist in setting up new projects in Pronto/EBS. This includes accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance, including fee and budget entry. You will assist with client invoicing and collections management, help coordinate the completion of the QMS documents, order insurance and monitor insurance certificates, and organize project documents while creating and maintaining paper and electronic files. You will assist multiple project managers and project teams as needed, perform special projects, and carry out other duties as needed. Additionally, you will be responsible for testing internal controls, documenting results of testing, and communicating conclusions, working with members of accounting to document processes and internal controls, researching professional accounting literature, and modeling financial data. You will participate in a team environment, develop strong communication skills, test compliance with HDR, Inc. policies and procedures, develop tools for projecting financial results, and communicate results to financial management. Due to client contract requirements, US citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Greencard holder) is required.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in an undergraduate or graduate accounting, finance or closely related program.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up new projects in Pronto/EBS including accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance.
• Assist with client invoicing and collections management.
• Help coordinate the completion of the QMS documents.
• Order insurance and monitor insurance certificates.
• Organize project documents and create and maintain paper and electronic files.
• Assist multiple project managers and project teams as needed.
• Perform special projects as needed.
• Test internal controls, document results of testing, and communicate conclusions.
• Work with members of accounting to document processes and internal controls.
• Research professional accounting literature and communicate conclusions.
• Research and model financial data.
• Participate in a team environment and develop strong communication skills.
• Test compliance with HDR, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Develop tools for use in projecting financial results.
• Work within HDR’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Communicate results to financial management.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees