Project Accountant 1

Job Description

Project Accountant | HDR

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at HDR, located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. HDR is an employee-owned company committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their authentic selves and novel ideas. Through its work, HDR strives to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into its operations and communities, constantly assessing its impact on the world. This role is integral to HDR’s mission, directly contributing to the company’s ability to make great things possible, both locally and globally.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Woodcliff Lake, NJ
• Pay: $63000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial documentation, invoicing, and budget management for projects, supporting timely contract performance and issue resolution.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Word, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Billing: Create accurate client invoices in compliance with contract terms and accounting schedules.
• Financial Oversight: Manage collections and project budgeting, while providing backup assistance for coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports.
• Contract Administration: Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance, including fee and budget entry.
• Project Financial Support: 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.
• Budget Entry: Enter project budget and funding information based on contract documents and details provided by Project Managers.
• File Integrity: Ensure project accounting files maintain appropriate documentation and accurate project reconciliation.
• Team Collaboration: Assist multiple project accountants and other staff members on a daily basis with various tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An Associate degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience: Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, encompassing strong grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and professional telephone skills. Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks while collaborating with various managers. Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to handle confidential information responsibly. Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Outlook, is required. A genuine commitment to actively participate in HDR’s employee-owned culture is essential.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields; experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction Industry; local candidates.