Project Accountant

Project Accountant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. 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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. At HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

As a Project Accountant you will partner with our project delivery teams and help drive the financial success of infrastructure projects through communication with the project manager/project team, proactive management of project budget, timely invoicing, A/P, project tracking and problem solving. In the role of Project Accountant, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Conduct accurate 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
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Required Qualifications: Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience. Familiarity 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. Ability to handle confidential information. Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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 eight Employee Network Groups 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected starting compensation range for this position is $27.50 - $37.50 per hour depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-Montana-Billings Industry: Accounting Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin Job Posting: Jun 18, 2026 - 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.