Transportation Project Accountant 1

HDR•Long Beach, CA

46d

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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. In the role of Project Accountant 1, we'll count on you to: Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements Coordinate with PMs for document filing in Project Wise and maintain all aspects of document control for projects Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis Prepare contracts/amendments using approved company templates Monitoring and tracking deliverables Taking meeting minutes Complete tasks autonomously Perform other duties as needed This is not an AP/AR journal voucher entry position. Job responsibilities do not include general bookkeeping or payroll.

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

Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field
Previous employment with an engineering firm is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry
Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
Coordinate with PMs for document filing in Project Wise and maintain all aspects of document control for projects
Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
Prepare contracts/amendments using approved company templates
Monitoring and tracking deliverables
Taking meeting minutes
Complete tasks autonomously
Perform other duties as needed