Alaska Area Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager in our Anchorage, Alaska office. This position will report to the Assistant Regional Accounting Director and collaborate closely with the Alaska Area Manager. The role requires analytical skills and leadership to orchestrate accounting support activities for operational processes and initiatives.

• Work 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, ensuring 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 follow timekeeping policies against corporate reporting metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience (preferably in Accounting or Finance).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word and Outlook;
  Oracle experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; collaborate with various managers in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized, detail‑oriented and able to manage others.
• Professional maturity and ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization, while handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles; preferably with project accounting experience in the Architectural/Engineering industry.
• Ability to present a demeanor that focuses on customer service and create a respectful and effective work environment.

Location:

United States, Alaska, Anchorage.