Project Accountant

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Project Accountant 2 – This position is responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring accurate contract documentation, monitoring and maintaining contracts during various stages of the contract lifecycle, collaborating with Section Managers and Project Managers (PM) to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, supporting PMs and project technical staff in delivering accurate contract performance data, and resolving financial issues.

The role collaborates with local operations Area Management, Area Accounting Lead, Area Project Accounting team, and Corporate Accounting resources, following HDR policies, best practices, accounting principles, and federal government compliance standards.

• Process and prepare Project Initiation Package per contract negotiations and receipt of standardized budget package from PM.
• Communicate project number and relevant financial data to PM, Quality, and Marketing staff.
• Confirm receipt of project documentation from PM, including:
  • Signed Contract
  • Notice to proceed
  • Proposal
  • Budget Information
  • Proposal Contract Review (PCR) Form
  • Internal Workshare Agreements/Subconsultant Agreements
  • Invoicing Instructions/Progress Report formats (if necessary)
• Support PM, as needed, with getting subconsultant agreements/POs executed.
• Participate in 0% Project Review.
• Attend kick‑off and team meetings as necessary.

• Review week‑end and month‑end Cost Sheets, as necessary.
• Review job costs for Labor Transfers and process as necessary.
• Review and process subconsultant invoices with PM approval.
• Ensure timely release of subconsultant invoices for payment.
• Perform monthly billing function for all projects assigned.
• Post invoices within company deadlines/mail within 24 hours of invoice release date.
• Analyze & notify PM of outstanding A‑R issues.
• Collaborate with PM to resolve outstanding A‑R issues & document comments in EBS.
• Perform research and provide necessary data for PM, area manager, and others regarding project financial status, including fee/budget, staffing and accounts receivable.
• Manage fee & budget updates as a result of work/scope changes & contract amendments.
• Update "Pipeline" Opportunity forecast as necessary for expected contract amendments.
• Assist PM as needed with updating staffing resources forecasts.
• Request & assist PM in performing Earned Value calculations to monitor project progress. Additional action items may result, such as:
  • Request Cost‑to‑Complete from PM.
  • Request updated resource forecast information based on revised staffing projections.
  • Identify and track out‑of‑scope items through fee/budget revisions.
  • Participate in on‑demand Project Review to discuss project deliverables and project status.
  • Participate in Project Reviews during life cycle of project.

• Confirm final billing is complete and all costs have been recorded to project.
• Coordinate project closeout activities with PM.

• Assist Area Accounting Lead with General Accounting Functions, as needed.
• Assist area manager, area accounting lead and assistant regional/regional accounting director with project management training initiatives, information system training and process/procedure improvements.
• Respond to project‑financial requests from area manager and assistant regional/regional accounting director.
• Assist PMs, if needed, with entering PPCs and maintaining quality schedules.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Positive leader, a team player who takes initiative to provide solutions.
• Highly energetic, detail‑oriented individual with strong organizational skills.
• Local…