Bellevue, WA · On-site
$68K - $90K/yr
Lead and supervise a Project Accountant (PA) team for a Business Group. QC contract documents for the business group project accounting team prior to signatures. Run monthly financial meetings for ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site
$68K - $90K/yr
Lead and supervise a Project Accountant (PA) team for a Business Group. QC contract documents for the business group project accounting team prior to signatures. Run monthly financial meetings for ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site
$68K - $90K/yr
In the role of Lead Project Accountant, we'll count on you to: • Lead and supervise a Project Accountant (PA) team for a Business Group. • QC contract documents for the business group project ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site
$68K - $90K/yr
In the role of Lead Project Accountant, we'll count on you to: • Lead and supervise a Project Accountant (PA) team for a Business Group. • QC contract documents for the business group project ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$70K - $90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Work with the lead project accountant to obtain tax-related documentation to support the subcontract billing cycle and the owner's tax exemption requirements. * Monitor and ensure that all data ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$70K - $90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Work with the lead project accountant to obtain tax-related documentation to support the subcontract billing cycle and the owner's tax exemption requirements. * Monitor and ensure that all data ...
$70K - $90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Work with the lead project accountant to obtain tax-related documentation to support the subcontract billing cycle and the owner's tax exemption requirements. * Monitor and ensure that all data ...
$70K - $90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Work with the lead project accountant to obtain tax-related documentation to support the subcontract billing cycle and the owner's tax exemption requirements. * Monitor and ensure that all data ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$70K - $90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Work with the lead project accountant to obtain tax-related documentation to support the subcontract billing cycle and the owner's tax exemption requirements. * Monitor and ensure that all data ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$70K - $90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Work with the lead project accountant to obtain tax-related documentation to support the subcontract billing cycle and the owner's tax exemption requirements. * Monitor and ensure that all data ...
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$56K - $73K/yr
Job Title: Project Accountant Business Unit: Norlee Group Financial Department Reports To ... This role also requires a team-oriented approach and the ability to lead project financials while ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$56K - $73K/yr
Job Title: Project Accountant Business Unit: Norlee Group Financial Department Reports To ... This role also requires a team-oriented approach and the ability to lead project financials while ...
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$56K - $73K/yr
Job Title: Project Accountant Business Unit: Norlee Group Financial Department Reports To ... This role also requires a team-oriented approach and the ability to lead project financials while ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$56K - $73K/yr
Job Title: Project Accountant Business Unit: Norlee Group Financial Department Reports To ... This role also requires a team-oriented approach and the ability to lead project financials while ...
Calumet Park, IL · On-site
$57K - $75K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Project Accountant LiveWire's group of growing companies is looking for a Project Accountant to ... Lead project AR collection efforts and track project AR past due per contract terms * Review ...
Calumet Park, IL · On-site
$57K - $75K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Project Accountant LiveWire's group of growing companies is looking for a Project Accountant to ... Lead project AR collection efforts and track project AR past due per contract terms * Review ...
Calumet Park, IL · On-site
$57K - $75K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Project Accountant LiveWire's group of growing companies is looking for a Project Accountant to ... Lead project AR collection efforts and track project AR past due per contract terms * Review ...
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Calumet Park, IL · On-site
$57K - $75K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Project Accountant LiveWire's group of growing companies is looking for a Project Accountant to ... Lead project AR collection efforts and track project AR past due per contract terms * Review ...
Calumet Park, IL · On-site
$55K - $71K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Project Accountant LiveWire's group of growing companies is looking for a Project Accountant to ... Lead project AR collection efforts and track project AR past due per contract terms * Review ...
Calumet Park, IL · On-site
$55K - $71K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Project Accountant LiveWire's group of growing companies is looking for a Project Accountant to ... Lead project AR collection efforts and track project AR past due per contract terms * Review ...
Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site
$60K - $79K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Finance, and the Lead Project Accountant, this role supports project profitability through effective cost management, budgeting, forecasting ...
Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site
$60K - $79K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Finance, and the Lead Project Accountant, this role supports project profitability through effective cost management, budgeting, forecasting ...
Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site
$60K - $79K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Finance, and the Lead Project Accountant, this role supports project profitability through effective cost management, budgeting, forecasting ...
Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site
$60K - $79K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Finance, and the Lead Project Accountant, this role supports project profitability through effective cost management, budgeting, forecasting ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$67K - $87K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Lead project accounting activities across multiple complex EPC projects from initiation through closeout * Oversee project financial performance, including costs, revenue recognition, billing, and ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$67K - $87K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Lead project accounting activities across multiple complex EPC projects from initiation through closeout * Oversee project financial performance, including costs, revenue recognition, billing, and ...
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
Position Description The Senior Project Accountant serves as a key financial partner to Project ... Lead project setup, budget creation, contract administration, and financial tracking for assigned ...
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
Position Description The Senior Project Accountant serves as a key financial partner to Project ... Lead project setup, budget creation, contract administration, and financial tracking for assigned ...
Dulles, VA · On-site
$60K - $79K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary The Lead Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and ...
Dulles, VA · On-site
$60K - $79K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary The Lead Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and ...
$118K - $144K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary The Lead Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and ...
$118K - $144K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary The Lead Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and ...
Dulles, VA · On-site
$118K - $144K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary The Lead Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and ...
Dulles, VA · On-site
$118K - $144K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary The Lead Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and ...
$80K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Project Accountant Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States ... Lead weekly coordination meetings with project managers to address open items, reporting needs, and ...
$80K - $90K/yr
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Life
Retirement
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Project Accountant Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States ... Lead weekly coordination meetings with project managers to address open items, reporting needs, and ...
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$59K - $78K/yr
Accounting FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt PURPOSE The Project Accountant/Sr. Project Accountant ... Lead or assist others with special projects * Assist in covering workloads for open positions or ...
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Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$59K - $78K/yr
Accounting FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt PURPOSE The Project Accountant/Sr. Project Accountant ... Lead or assist others with special projects * Assist in covering workloads for open positions or ...
Ankeny, IA · On-site
$57K - $75K/yr
Accounting FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt PURPOSE The Project Accountant/Sr. Project Accountant ... Lead or assist others with special projects * Assist in covering workloads for open positions or ...
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Ankeny, IA · On-site
$57K - $75K/yr
Accounting FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt PURPOSE The Project Accountant/Sr. Project Accountant ... Lead or assist others with special projects * Assist in covering workloads for open positions or ...
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| Aspect | Lead Project Accountant | Project Accountant |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Oversees project accounting, manages team, ensures compliance, and reports to senior management. | Handles day-to-day project financials, prepares reports, and supports project teams. |
| Credentials | Typically requires a CPA or equivalent, with several years of experience. | Usually requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with relevant experience. |
| Work Environment | Often in larger organizations or on complex projects, with leadership duties. | Involved in project sites or corporate offices, focused on financial tasks. |
The Lead Project Accountant plays a supervisory and strategic role, overseeing project accounting functions and guiding teams. In contrast, the Project Accountant focuses on executing financial tasks for specific projects. Both roles require strong accounting credentials and industry experience, but the lead position involves more leadership and oversight responsibilities.
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In the role of Lead Project Accountant, we'll count on you to:
Lead and supervise a Project Accountant (PA) team for a Business Group.
QC contract documents for the business group project accounting team prior to signatures.
Run monthly financial meetings for business group delivery projects.
Maintain even workload distribution among project accounting team and assign project support work as needed.
Train new PA staff and communicate new processes to the business group project accounting team.
Serve as the centralized point of contact for accounting or contract related questions or tasks on assigned projects.
Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project status within the established accounting system or other developed tracking tools.
Be responsible for analyzing, preparing, validating and maintaining budget estimates, detailed baseline budgets, work package agreements, and daily/weekly/monthly cost variance reports.
Team with technical staff, project leads and managers to make recommendations to influence key decision-makers related to project accounting.
Utilize earned value management techniques or other financial reporting techniques to communicate to the Project Team relationships and variances between planned work, executed work, and actual costs.
Lead on managing subconsultant agreements, subconsultant invoices and release of payments to subconsultants per their contract terms and conditions.
Assist in AR collection for business group projects.
Assist the Area Accounting Manager in supporting local operations Area leadership teams
Be responsible for supporting accounting functions for an area business group
Primary responsibilities include sharing in supervising, training & mentoring responsibilities of Area Resources business group accounting staff, for all facets of project and contract financial management, as well as, assisting Area Accounting Manager to ensure general accounting functions maintained for the Area.
Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls for procedures and practices in accordance with company policies, accounting procedures and contractual obligations within the resources business group.
Work directly with Area Operations Manager, Business Group Managers and Assistant Regional Accounting Director (ARAD) to manage and coordinate department and project accounting systems to monitor department general ledger accounts, project budgets, invoicing, payables, receivables and other related financial information
Audit compliance with contractual requirements, which may include invoicing and reporting format, net fee projections and financial quality control
Review and analyze financial statements
Assist area business group manager in coordinating and reviewing annual departmental budgets
Advise management on financial performance of area business group and projects
Supervise the activity of area business group accountants for the collection of employee time and expense reports and verification of project numbers, resource codes, and receipts
Supervise the activity of area business group accountants and project controllers specific to project accounting and contractual obligations
Make staffing recommendations to management
Select and/or deal directly with vendors related to department operations as needed
Perform other accounting and contracting administration support to accounting staff, Project Managers, Engineers, and Business Group Managers, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business degree
Experience successfully managing and training a team
Strong interpersonal skills and "can-do" attitude.
Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow on multiple simultaneous projects.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
Experience with document management software (e.g. Bentley ProjectWise, E-builder, Document Express) strongly desired.
A/E industry experience required
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
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.
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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.
Specialized design services
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Omaha, NE, US
1917
