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As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?\nWatch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'\nEach and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.\nAt HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. 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Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.\nIn the role of Senior Payroll Accountant, we'll count on you to:\nPerform accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget, and financial analysis, general accounting, etc.\nOnboarding-New Hires, provide instructions to new hires on Employee Handbook, Timecard policy, Payroll Calendar, Vacation rule, and expense report procedures\nManage weekly timecard submittal for payroll compliance\nBi-weekly labor audits, labor transfers for Overhead\nEmployee Terminations/Resignations, create an exit checklist/Coordinate final timecard submission & submit to Corp payroll\nProcess monthly prevailing wage DIR report and assist with certified payroll reporting using various software platforms\nPerform procedures and practices following company policy and accounting principles such as US GAAP, FAR, CAS\nReview, code, and process various vendor invoices which involve project and department overhead allocations\nWork closely with accounting management supporting relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like weekly UT report, the monthly GL Analysis, key financial metrics, and variance vs. budget.\nExtensive use of computer systems and worksheets to access financial queries to support financial records, prepare accounting reports and prepare various ad hoc analysis\nReview, research, and correct accounting-related problems, perform intercompany transactions or issues of an uncommon nature\nPerform other duties as needed.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent degree and/or experience\nAccounting Experience with Engineering and/or Architectural firms\nExperience with Payroll, prevailing wage, AP, GL Analysis, AR, and Expense Reports\nLCP Tracker such as eComply and PRISM\n7+ years of relevant experience\nProficiency with Oracle EBS, Excel, Pivot tables, Charts & Graphs, SharePoint\nCustomer service-oriented communication skills\nCreative problem solver who anticipates risks and opportunities and supports a vision for continuous improvement\nDynamic leadership qualities/team player, proven communicator\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh School diploma or equivalent \nA minimum of 5 years of experience \nProficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook \nExcellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills \nFlexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment \nSelf-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented \nAbility to handle confidential information \nAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must \nWhat We Believe\nHDR is our company. 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