Project Accountant 1

Job Description

Project Accountant 1 | HDR

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at HDR, located in Orlando, FL. HDR is an employee-owned company that designs and delivers solutions across diverse service lines including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, and Transportation. They are committed to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world, safeguarding public health, enhancing quality of life, and powering innovation. Each role, including the Project Accountant 1, makes a tangible difference in the company’s ability to achieve these goals and make great things possible globally.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Orlando, FL
• Mission: Own client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting to support financial health and project compliance for various initiatives.
• Tech Stack: MS Office including Word and Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoicing and Collections: Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management, and project budgeting.
• Contract Administration: Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance, including fee and budget entry.
• Financial Reporting: Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues.
• System Coordination: Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and collaborate with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Operational Support: Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis, including backup assistance on coding and processing accounts payable, time sheets, and expense reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience. Entry-Level career level.
• Experience: Familiarity with Earned Value Management and experience assisting multiple project managers and staff.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone skills; proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook; flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while collaborating with various managers; self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented; ability to handle confidential information.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; local candidates.