Project Accountant 1

HDR•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

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.

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 is a must

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Preference given to local candidates

Responsibilities

Support the financial management of projects throughout their lifecycle, including project setup, contract entry, budget maintenance, invoicing, collections, revenue monitoring, and project closeout activities.
Prepare accurate and timely client invoices in accordance with contract requirements and company policies while assisting with collection efforts and resolution of outstanding accounts receivable.
Review, enter, maintain, and update contract documentation, project budgets, billing terms, task structures, and funding authorizations within the project accounting system.
Monitor project financial performance by analyzing budgets, labor charges, expenses, revenue, unbilled balances, and project forecasts, and communicate potential issues to Project Managers and leadership.
Partner with Project Managers and operational staff to interpret contract requirements, ensure compliance with client agreements, and provide guidance on project financial matters.
Support project setup and maintenance activities, including contract modifications, task order additions, budget revisions, project reopenings, and organizational changes within the accounting system.
Assist with the review and processing of labor corrections, timesheets, expense reports, accounts payable coding, and other project-related financial transactions.
Generate and distribute project financial reports, respond to inquiries, and provide timely analysis to support project decision-making and operational needs.
Coordinate with internal departments, including Operations, Contracts, Procurement, Finance, and Project Controls, to resolve financial and administrative issues affecting projects.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, contractual requirements, and audit standards while maintaining accurate project records.
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple Project Managers, department leaders, technical staff, and clients to support successful project delivery.
Perform other duties as needed.