Area Accounting Lead - (180192)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. This position supports the local operations Area Management and provides assurance to the Area Manager/Managing Principal/Regional Operations Director and Regional/Assistant Regional Accounting Directors (RAD/ARADs) that practices and procedures are followed in accordance with HDR policies, accounting principles, and federal compliance standards. The individual must possess analytical, leadership, and management skills necessary to effectively orchestrate accounting staff in various project-financial functions.
Routine/Ongoing Monthly Responsibilities:
- Invoicing
- Ensure PAs meet invoice deadlines, and balance workloads as needed.
- Understand monthly invoice cycle and look for process improvements.
- Revenue Review
- Facilitate preparation for monthly watchlist meetings.
- Ensure meaningful notes are maintained.
- Follow-up and track action items from watchlist review.
- Rolling 12/Forecast
- Build file or drive process to build file, review with AM/MP/BG Managers.
- Review and coordinate AR tracking and ensure updated notes are in the system.
- Monthly OH/GL Analysis
- Review OHs for accuracy and correct coding.
- Research, monitor, & escalate potential issues 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 reporting needs and provide solutions.
- Ensure best practices in accordance with project accounting portal are followed.
- Utilize BI projects dashboard for ongoing project financial reviews.
- Project accounting for very large/complex projects as needed.
- Ensure project closeout process is followed and completed timely.
- Elevate and communicate potential issues to management.
- Special Projects as requested.
Ensure Project Accounting (PA) Functions Maintained for Area:
- Managing PA teams, including performance reviews and timesheet approvals.
- Workload Balancing.
- Monitor Monthly Deadlines.
- Pushing efficiencies in processes.
- Integrate Engineering/Architecture teams if in combined office locations.
- 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 Accounts Payable functions.
- Perform internal cost recovery functions for billable project charges.
- Track Area Vehicles and TDY costs.
- Assist in pulling reports and detail for OH/GL research.
- Monitor timesheet labor adjustments & Accounts Payable/Expense report adjustments.
- Review and answer questions for employee expense reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Positive Leader, team player that takes initiative.
- Highly energetic, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skill.
- Oracle EBS/Hyperion experience a plus.
- A/E/C experience also highly desired.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
- A minimum of 12 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
- Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Colorado: $86,317.00 - $123,310.00.
Primary Location : United States-Colorado-Denver
Industry : Accounting
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Business Class : Marketing and Admin
Job Posting : Jul 1, 2024