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Senior Federal Project Accountant

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Virginia, Arlington
2701 N Westmoreland St (Show on map)
Jun 07, 2025
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Senior Federal Project Accountant, we'll count on you to: Provide accounting support to various HDR offices by providing complete project financial management in compliance with the Federal Government and Company policies Set up and maintain accurate project and budget data within the accounting system, set up and maintain fully executed and accurate Federally compliant auditable files Assist Project Managers with meeting their monthly billing deadlines, managing WIP to a minimum Assist Project Managers with their project forecasts by reviewing project work plans and updating plans as necessary (EAC, etc.) Prepare timely and accurate client invoices that are compliant with contract terms and client-specific needs Review project financial reports as necessary for cost accuracy and reasonableness Conduct weekly review and monitoring of cash receipt postings Initiate subconsultant payment releases in accordance with contract terms and company deadlines Participate in project reviews as requested Provide Project Managers with monthly financial analyses of their projects Ensure that Corporate and Federal policies, procedures, and best practices are adhered to throughout the project accounting process Serve as a mentor to junior accounting personnel - provide training, guidance and supervise the team as needed Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field Previous employment with an engineering firm is highly desirable #LI-KV1 Required Qualifications 8 years experience in a cost accounting environment Knowledge and understanding of Federal client billing Knowledge and understanding of direct, indirect, allowable, and unallowable costs associated with the FAR & GAAP accounting principals Must have strong analytical skills Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Must be able to work independently, and take the initiative to resolve project financial issues in a timely manner Must be able to manage project financial data for multiple projects Must have experience supporting multiple departments within a corporation Skilled user of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage assigned workload, and deliver accurate and timely results An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. a.We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The salary range in New Jersey is $76,314 - $118,500 Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Arlington Other Locations : United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-New Jersey-Pennington Industry : Accounting Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin Job Posting : May 12, 2025