Senior Accounting Assistant

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

High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 5 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 in Accounting

Responsibilities

Perform accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, collections, budgets, financial planning, general accounting, billing, etc
Support project lifecycle activities such as project setup, subcontract administration, closeouts, and maintaining accurate project data and timelines.
Assist with financial monitoring tasks, including labor transfers, timesheet review, and cost recovery.
Provide general support to accounting and project management teams while maintaining accurate records and assisting with day-to-day operational needs.
Coordinate and process administrative accounting tasks such as purchase requisitions, amendments to purchase requisitions, credit requests, and internal reporting requirements.
Assist with financial monitoring tasks, including labor transfers, timesheet review, cost recovery, and ensuring accuracy in project-related transactions.
Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment
Do routine work and follow detailed instructions
Involve the use of computers to maintain financial records and accounting reports
Perform other duties as needed