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About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and
construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and
structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart
infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable
foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include
scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we
believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That
ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate
fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above
all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
The Area Accounting Lead position supports the local operations Area
Management. This position provides assurance to the Area Manager/Managing
Principal/Regional Operations Director and Regional/Assistant Regional
Accounting Directors (RAD/ARADs) that practices and procedures are being
followed in accordance with HDR policies, HDR accounting principles, and
federal government compliance standards. In addition to an individual that
possesses analytical skills, this individual must also possess leadership
and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting staff in
the performance of various project-financial functions. The primary
responsibilities of this position will be leadership and support for all
facets of project and contract financial management, as well as, ensuring
general accounting functions maintained for the Area.
Routine/Ongoing Monthly Responsibilities:
Invoicing
Ensure PAs meet invoice deadlines, and balancing their workload as needed
Understand monthly invoice cycle and look for process improvements to increase
efficiencies
Revenue Review
Facilitate Business Group/PA/Project Coordinator preparation for monthly
watchlist meetings
Ensure meaningful notes maintained
Follow-up and track action items set during watchlist review
Rolling 12/Forecast
Build file or drive process to build file, review with AM/MP/BG
Managers, coordinate with Marketing to clean up opportunity data
Review and coordinate AR tracking and ensure updated and meaningful notes are
in the system
Monthly OH/GL Analysis
Review OHs for accuracy and correct coding
Research, monitor, & escalate potential issues & explanations for
variances to AM/RAD/ARAD
Review & Track Seminars, Training, and Conference Costs
Review & Track Indirect Labor costs
Review Cost Recovery
Identify and understand Area Management financial & other reporting needs
and take initiative to provide solutions:
Area Management Reporting Needs, which may include, but not limited to:
Loaned and Borrowed - BI reports
Utilization reports
Area marketing reporting needs
AR reports
MSPL
Marketing/proposal requests for data
Build/maintain rate sheets for clients
Ensure best practices & guidelines in accordance with project accounting
portal are followed
Utilize BI projects dashboard for ongoing project financial reviews and
discussions with PMs
Project accounting for very large/complex projects
This would be the exception, but may need to step in or assist in any
abnormal projects
Ensure project closeout process being followed and closeouts done timely
Elevate and communicate potential issues to Area operations management and
RAD/ARAD
Special Projects as requested by AM/MP/RAD/ARAD
Ensure Project Accounting (PA) Functions Maintained for Area:
Managing PA teams, which includes performance reviews, timesheet
approvals, & other supervisor activities
Workload Balancing
Monitor Monthly Deadlines
Pushing efficiencies in processes/standardization of processes
Integrate Engineering/Architecture teams, if in combined office locat ons
Training/Cross-Training
Backfilling in case of staffing issues at PA level
Ensure General Accounting Functions Maintained for Area:
Manage Department Accounting/Accounting Assistant team responsible for the
following:
Perform Accounts Payable functions relative to HDR accounts payable
procedures, including:
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At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority,
veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or
any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender,
ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health
status, or any other status protected by law.