Project Accountant 2

HDR•Kansas City, MO

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Positive Leader, who is a team player that takes initiative to provide solutions
Local Candidates
Preferred Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 2+ years previous accounting experience, an advanced degree may offset years of experience
Project accounting experience in Architecture industry highly desired.
Highly energetic, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills.
Oracle EBS/Hyperion experience a plus.
A/E/C experience also highly desired.

Responsibilities

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 Contract Notice to proceed Proposal Budget Information Proposal Contract Review (PCR) Form Internal Workshare Agreements/Subconsultant Agreements Invoicing Instructions/Progress Report formats (if necessary)
Support PM, as needed, with getting subconsultant agreements/POs executed
Participate in 0%25 Project Review
Attend kick-off and team meetings as necessary
Review week-end and month-end Cost Sheets, as necessary.
Review job costs for Labor Transfers and process as necessary
Review and process subconsultant invoices with PM approval
Ensure timely release of subconsultant invoices for payment
Perform monthly billing function for all projects assigned
Post invoices within company deadlines/mail within 24 hours of invoice release date
Analyze & notify PM of outstanding A-R issues
Collaborate 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 PM Request updated resource forecast information based on revised staffing projections
Identify and track out-of scope items through fee/budget revisions
Participate in on-demand Project Review to discuss project deliverables and project status
Participate in Project Reviews during life cycle of project
Confirm final billing is complete and all costs have been recorded to project
Coordinate project closeout activities with PM
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