Project Accountant 1 at HDR in Pennington, NJ

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?

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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:

• Support the financial management of projects throughout their lifecycle, including project setup, contract entry, budget maintenance, invoicing, collections, revenue monitoring, and project closeout activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely client invoices in accordance with contract requirements and company policies while assisting with collection efforts and resolution of outstanding accounts receivable.
• Review, enter, maintain, and update contract documentation, project budgets, billing terms, task structures, and funding authorizations within the project accounting system.
• Monitor project financial performance by analyzing budgets, labor charges, expenses, revenue, unbilled balances, and project forecasts, and communicate potential issues to Project Managers and leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers and operational staff to interpret contract requirements, ensure compliance with client agreements, and provide guidance on project financial matters.
• Support project setup and maintenance activities, including contract modifications, task order additions, budget revisions, project reopenings, and organizational changes within the accounting system.
• Assist with the review and processing of labor corrections, timesheets, expense reports, accounts payable coding, and other project-related financial transactions.
• Generate and distribute project financial reports, respond to inquiries, and provide timely analysis to support project decision-making and operational needs.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including Operations, Contracts, Procurement, Finance, and Project Controls, to resolve financial and administrative issues affecting projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, contractual requirements, and audit standards while maintaining accurate project records.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple Project Managers, department leaders, technical staff, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications

• 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

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of criminal histoires, arrest and conviction records.