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Description 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: Processing... For full info follow application link.

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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.