Project Accountant

About the role

In the role of Project Accountant, we'll count on you to:

• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Avoid unnecessary expenses and ensure accurate financial reporting

Responsibilities

Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports

Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry

Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues

Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements

Avoid unnecessary expenses and ensure accurate financial reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Local candidates preferred
• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Familiar with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including 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
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including 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
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $75,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

June 26, 2026

Company Information

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.