At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day and foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.Every role at HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We are looking for an Accounting Manager in our Anchorage, Alaska office to help us achieve that mission.Primary ResponsibilitiesWork directly with the Area Manager and Regional Leadership to analyze and explain the underlying reasons and implications for current financial results, metrics, KPI's, and trends.Effectively manage, mentor and support a team of project accountants with project accounting and costing, client invoicing, interpreting and adhering to contractual terms, accounts receivable review and collections, ensure amendments and cost budgets are updated in our financial system in a timely manner.Partner with Area Manager to analyze and support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes including ad hoc analysis and reporting.Review, report and support monthly revenue recognition and closing process.Monitor project budgets, general ledger, invoicing, payables, receivables, collection comments and other related financial information.Perform specialized accounting functions and establish internal controls to ensure procedures and practices are in accordance with HDR policies, HDR accounting procedures and contractual client obligations.Liaise with Internal and Quality Audit staff.Respond to project‑financial requests from Area Manager and Regional Leadership as needed.Manage processing, payment and reconciliations of Accounts Payable for area overhead costs.Communicate and correspond directly with clients with respect to invoicing, receivables and project related reporting as needed.Attend and participate in Project/Business Reviews.Ensure timesheets are following timekeeping policies against corporate reporting metrics.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.Demonstrated customer‑service focus, respectful work environment, and active participation in our employee‑owned culture.Professional maturity, comfortably communicating and collaborating with individuals at all levels, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in collaboration with various managers.Highly proficient with MS Office applications; Oracle experience is a plus.Solid understanding of accounting principles; preferably project accounting experience in the Architectural/Engineering industry.Self‑motivated, well‑organized, detail‑oriented and able to manage others.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.Excellent verbal and written communication, grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills.Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast‑paced environment.Self‑motivated, well‑organized and detail‑oriented.Ability to handle confidential information.Commitment to an active participation of our employee‑owned culture is a must.At 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