Senior Federal Project Accountant

Senior Federal Project Accountant is responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and HDR policies.ResponsibilitiesEnter project budget and funding information into the accounting system based on contract documents and PM inputGenerate accurate invoices in compliance with contract termsAttend 0% project reviews, project kick-off and team meetings as necessaryMaintain and monitor contract complianceMonitor weekly and monthly project expendituresAssist with procurement responsibilities as necessary; including purchase requisitions, subconsultant agreements, and work confirmationsEnsure timely release of subconsultant invoices for paymentAnalyze & notify PM of outstanding accounts receivable (AR) and document AR statusPerform research and provide necessary data for PM, Area Manager/Managing Principal and others regarding project financial status (including funding/budget and AR)Manage forecasting, funding and budget updates as a result of work/scope changes and contract amendmentsMaintain project accounting files in accordance with company policyRequest and assist PM in entering Estimates-to-Complete (ETC) & Physical Percent Complete (PPC) & schedule updates to monitor project progressConfirm final billing is complete (client and subconsultants), re-budget project (if necessary) and prepare project(s) for closeoutPerform various specialized accounting functions of moderate complexity and ensure that procedures and practices are followed in accordance with company policy, accounting principles and contractual obligationsPerform other duties as neededPreferred QualificationsDegree in Finance, Business Administration or a related fieldPrevious employment with an engineering firm is highly desirableRequired Qualifications8 years experience in a cost accounting environmentKnowledge and understanding of Federal client billingKnowledge and understanding of direct, indirect, allowable, and unallowable costs associated with the FAR & GAAP accounting principalsMust have strong analytical skillsMust be detail-oriented with strong organizational skillsMust be able to work independently, and take the initiative to resolve project financial issues in a timely mannerMust be able to manage project financial data for multiple projectsMust have experience supporting multiple departments within a corporationSkilled user of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, WordProven ability to meet deadlines, manage assigned workload, and deliver accurate and timely resultsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustLocation & SchedulingPrimary Location: United States-Kentucky-LexingtonOther Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Tennessee-Brentwood, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Tennessee-NashvilleSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularLegal NoticeAt HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr