Accountant 1

HPM is seeking an Accountant 1 who is willing to travel out of state to manage projects reporting to our Englewood CO headquarters. This positionI is responsible for supporting financial compliance cost control and accurate project financial reporting while working closely with project teams Operations and the Accounting department. This role requires strong attention to detail a collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn construction accounting workflows and systems.

About HPM Inc.:

HPM is a General Contractor located in Englewood Colorado with a focus in three primary working groups; 1) Federal 2) Commercial and 3) Civil. We work all throughout the front range and select locations throughout Colorado as well as key projects out of state including our secondary office in Anchorage AK. We pride ourselves in managing clean organized and professional projects from start to finish with an emphasis on successful client relationships. Much of our work is for repeat clients including local governments private clients and the federal government. We utilize proven project management fundamentals on each of our projects.

In both 2019 and 2022 we earned recognition as a Best Place to Work by the Denver Business Journal. Additionally in 2020 we were honored as Denvers Fastest Growing Company among large companies by the same publication. As we continue to expand we seek talented motivated and collaborative individuals to join our team.

HPM Core Values:Collaboration Drive Family Integrity and Safety

Location:Englewood (Denver) CO

Job Level: Mid-Level

Benefits:Our full-time staff are offered a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and future goals. Benefits include health dental and vision insurance life insurance and disability coverage. HPM Offers a 401k retirement plan with 4% matching that is fully vested from the start date 529 college savings plan and flexible paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Pay: $65000 - $75000 per year DOE (exempt)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognizes the importance of being a team player by adapting to project needs and assisting in other areas as required.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with the Operations team and demonstrates a willingness to learn operational and project workflows.
• Maintains complete accurate and auditable project financial records for internal and external audits and tax reporting purposes.
• Understands payroll and HR process workflows including the systems used to properly hire transfer terminate and pay employees as applicable to project support.
• Understands how goods and services are purchased invoices are received and paid and maintains internal controls within the purchasing workflow.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the accounts payable process and troubleshoots vendor or payment-related issues as needed.
• Analyzes vendor and subcontractor accounts monthly to identify missing invoices or pay applications on assigned projects.
• Reviews project payment applications and invoices for completeness accuracy tax compliance and adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Verifies payment applications prior to submission ensuring proper approvals correct amounts required waivers and compliant Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
• Generates monthly COI reports tracks renewal schedules and notifies Project Managers of expired or noncompliant certifications.
• Understands intercompany and client billing workflows the importance of timely and accurate billing documentation and the impact of timeliness on cash management.
• Assists project teams and prepares monthly accrual journal entries for assigned projects.
• Ensures all costs and cost adjustments are reviewed for accuracy and compliance with company standards and accounting principles.
• Reviews costs quantity claiming budget structures and exception reports; makes appropriate corrections to ensure accurate financial reporting for management.
• Identifies adjusts and reviews forecasting and budgeting issues to ensure proper recognition of cost and revenue.
• Prepares accurate Month-End Workbook data and uploads project forecasts on a monthly basis.
• Reviews subcontractor change orders for completeness proper documentation coding accuracy and required approvals.
• Understands and effectively navigates the integration between the Accounting ERP system and Project Management software.
• Displays first-rate customer service skills by maintaining a positive attitude and willingness to assist team members.
• Maintains a highly organized work environment practices effective time management and communicates clearly concisely and professionally.
• Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and works in conjunction with the Compliance department to support EEO and labor law requirements at the project level.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change or be added at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 02 years of financial accounting or data analysis experience.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics Statistics Business Management or a related field (or equivalent education).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Previous internship experience preferred.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Pivot Tables VLOOKUPs and other key Excel functions preferred.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude eagerness to learn and passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Physical Travel and Other Requirements

• Must be able to freely access all areas of a construction site in varying climates and environments.
• Ability to sit stand walk and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record per company standards.
• Regular reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and follow all safety policies procedures and instructions.
• (The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors such as internal equity education experience specialization and training.)

Applicants will undergo pre-employment checks including criminal background drug screening and Motor Vehicle Record review as well as potential reference checks and education verifications.

HPM participates in eVerify.

HPM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer upholding non-discrimination practices based on age race sex color religion national origin marital status sexual orientation veteran status military status disability genetic information or any other protected status as defined by federal state or local law.

HPM is dedicated to full inclusion and ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations. For assistance with job application interviews performing essential job functions or accessing employment benefits please contact.