Project Accountant 1

Job Description

Project Accountant 1 | HDR

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at HDR, located in Bellevue, WA. HDR is an employee-owned organization dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute their unique ideas. The company is committed to having a positive impact on communities and the world through its work. As a Project Accountant 1, you will play a crucial role in enabling these great things by ensuring the financial integrity and efficient administration of projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Bellevue, WA
• Pay: $29–$41 hourly
• Mission: This person owns client invoicing, collections, budgeting, and financial administration for projects to ensure compliance and support project managers.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Word, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Invoicing: Take responsibility for client invoicing and collections management.
• Project Budgeting: Manage project budgeting, including fee and budget entry.
• Financial Operations: Provide backup assistance for coding and processing accounts payable, time sheets, and expense reports.
• Contract Administration: Ensure accurate contract documentation, administration, maintenance, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Project Support: Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data, resolve financial issues, and assist project managers daily.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience: Familiarity with Earned Value Management; proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone skills; 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.