Senior Project Accountant

HDR•Chicago, IL

23h

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. The Sr. Project Accountant position is responsible for providing detailed analysis, reporting and all facets of project and contract financial management. 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 and resolving financial issues. The Sr. Project Accountant 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 10 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
Understands the scope of work to sufficiently build and status schedules, cost plans, spend plans, within a variety of project controls tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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
Positive Leader, who is a team player that takes initiative to provide solutions
Highly energetic, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills
Oracle EBS/Hyperion experience a plus
Project accounting experience highly desired
A/E/C experience highly desired
Local Candidates Preferred

Responsibilities

Process Project Initiation Package per contract negotiations and budget package, from PM.
Support PM, as needed, with getting subconsultant agreements/POs executed
Participate in 0%25 Project Review
Attend kick-off and team meetings as necessary
Utilize project controls knowledge and experience to support the technical project management team
Review and process subconsultant invoices with PM approval
Perform monthly billing function for all projects assigned
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
Assist PM as needed with updating staffing resources forecasts
Analyze schedule ensuring that schedule logic is consistent and maintained
Request & assist PM in performing Earned Value calculations to monitor project progress. Additional action items may result, such as:
Request and analyze Cost-to-Complete from PM
Request and analyze 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, which may include:
Build up and review of Rolling Forecasts
Review & Analysis of Area GL Accounts
Review of PCard charges and compliance with policies
Support in review of staffing assignments
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
Supervise junior project accountants, as needed