Project Accountant 2 (Building Engineering)

HDR•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

HDR is seeking a hands-on Project Accountant based in its Phoenix, Arizona office to support multiple project managers and staff. The role assists project managers with the non-technical management of projects, with an emphasis on project financial health, and covers the project accounting life cycle. The Project Accountant monitors project expenditures and status, supports budgeting and invoicing, manages collections, and helps maintain project documentation, accounting records, and contractual compliance. The position also performs moderately complex specialized accounting work, including research, coordination with internal and external auditors, and use of client-required software and HDR’s project accounting system. HDR describes its culture as collaborative and employee-owned, and emphasizes inclusion and active participation in that culture.

Requirements

Associate degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of 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.
Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Experience working with ADOT projects.
A/E/C experience.
Document control experience; ProjectWise and Oracle EBS are a plus.
Strong people management skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage several project schedules.
Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent analytical and technical skills.
Ability to interact with and assist multiple project managers and staff in a positive and proactive manner.

Responsibilities

Monitor weekly and monthly project expenditures.
Monitor and analyze project status and completion.
Create and track invoices.
Manage collections.
Support project budgeting.
Assist with and administer contracts, subcontracts, and change documentation as necessary.
Perform quality control of contract proposals and fees.
Monitor earned value reports and cost-to-complete reports.
Maintain contract compliance.
Perform moderately complex specialized accounting functions, including research and work with internal and external auditors.
Use client-required software to upload and track invoicing and ensure procedures and practices comply with company policy, accounting principles, and contractual obligations.
Use HDR’s project accounting system to maintain documentation and accurate accounting records.
Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis.