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 company where individuals are engaged in creating a welcoming environment, valued, and empowered to contribute their authentic selves and novel ideas. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion within its company and communities, constantly considering its impact on the world. This Project Accountant 1 role makes a direct difference in the company’s financial health and operational efficiency, enabling HDR to change the world for the better through its projects and community engagement.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Bellevue, WA
• Pay: $28.68–$40.97 hourly
• Team: Collaborates with section and project personnel, providing support to multiple project managers and staff
• Mission: Own client invoicing, collections management, and project budgeting to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Word, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Operations: Manage client invoicing and collections, including overseeing project budgeting.
• Contract Administration: Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration, and maintenance, including fee and budget entry.
• Performance Data: Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues.
• System Compliance: Coordinate the project accounting system within the department, working with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Administrative Support: Provide daily backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports, supporting multiple project managers and staff.

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.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while collaborating with various managers; self-motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information; proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. A commitment to being an active participant in the employee-owned culture.