Transportation Project Accountant 2 (Part Time)

HDR•Long Beach, CA

22h

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. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Transportation Project Accountant 2, we'll count on you to: Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry Support project managers and accounting team with project initiation documents Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues Read and understand client and internal contracts Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements Schedule project meetings Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis Mentor junior project accountants as needed QC/Audit subconsultant invoices and related documentation Coordinate with PMs for document filing in Project Wise and maintain all aspects of document control for projects Prepare contracts/amendments using approved company templates Maintain and track project insurance certificates and issue renewals upon request Assist with prequalification of subs performing field work Maintain action item and decision logs Assists in development of project-specific Quality Management Plans and works in close cooperation with the Project Manager and Task Leads for monitoring and oversight of project quality activities Work with the Project Manager in development of project-specific QMPs and verify that QMP is current and up to date including subconsultant documents Monitor and ensure quality process for deliverables is being followed by project team Oversee subconsultant quality activities and deliverable review Work with project team to ensure deliverables are submitted on time Manage quality deliverable schedule, and ensure coordination between design discipline reviews In quality management system, schedule project reviews and team meetings and deliverables Assist with preparing presentations and reports to the client Prepare agendas, schedule meetings, take notes, follow up with action items Type, format and organize project documents, reports, specifications and correspondence Exhibit professionalism with clients Complete tasks autonomously Perform other duties as needed Please note this not an AP, AR or GL accounting position.

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

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Experience supervising other financial professionals beneficial

Responsibilities

Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting
Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry
Support project managers and accounting team with project initiation documents
Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
Read and understand client and internal contracts
Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
Schedule project meetings
Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
Mentor junior project accountants as needed
QC/Audit subconsultant invoices and related documentation
Coordinate with PMs for document filing in Project Wise and maintain all aspects of document control for projects
Prepare contracts/amendments using approved company templates
Maintain and track project insurance certificates and issue renewals upon request
Assist with prequalification of subs performing field work
Maintain action item and decision logs
Assists in development of project-specific Quality Management Plans and works in close cooperation with the Project Manager and Task Leads for monitoring and oversight of project quality activities
Work with the Project Manager in development of project-specific QMPs and verify that QMP is current and up to date including subconsultant documents
Monitor and ensure quality process for deliverables is being followed by project team
Oversee subconsultant quality activities and deliverable review
Work with project team to ensure deliverables are submitted on time
Manage quality deliverable schedule, and ensure coordination between design discipline reviews
In quality management system, schedule project reviews and team meetings and deliverables
Assist with preparing presentations and reports to the client
Prepare agendas, schedule meetings, take notes, follow up with action items
Type, format and organize project documents, reports, specifications and correspondence
Exhibit professionalism with clients
Complete tasks autonomously
Perform other duties as needed