Accounting Assistant

HDR ICA ENGINEERING; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks an Accounting Assistant to support payroll, accounts payable, sub-consultant releases, purchase requisitions, usages recovery, and accounts receivable collections.

The role collaborates on budgets, financial planning, and general accounting while maintaining accurate financial records. You will work within HDR’s employee-owned culture, contributing to a fast-paced environment that values accuracy, teamwork, and proactive problem solving to support project delivery for communities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word & Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle payroll, accounts payable, sub-consultant releases, purchase requisitions, usages recovery, and accounts receivable collections.
• Support budgets, financial planning, general accounting, and billing.
• Perform routine accounting duties and maintain financial records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each 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.

At 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. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

In the role of Accounting Assistant, we'll count on you to:

• Perform accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, sub-consultant releases, purchase requisitions, usages recovery, accounts receivable collections, budgets, financial planning, general accounting, billing and etc.
• Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment
• Do routine work and follow detailed instructions
• Involve the use of computers to maintain financial records and accounting reports
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• 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

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, manage multiple projects independently
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.

Industry

Accounting

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.