Project Accountant

HDR; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Accountant to join our employee-owned culture and contribute to accurate invoicing, budgeting, and A/P support. You will prepare contract documentation, maintain budgets, and provide project performance data to resolve financial issues.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance and timely reporting. Local candidates preferred; role is full-time and on-site with multiple locations across the region, including Pittsburgh and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project accounting or related roles.
• Experience with Earned Value Management preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Handle client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting.
• Provide contract documentation and maintenance, including fee and budget entries.
• Supply timely project performance data and resolve financial issues.
• Coordinate the project accounting system with departments and ensure contractual compliance.
• Assist multiple project managers daily and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Excellent verbal and written comms

Multitasking and prioritization

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

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.

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
• 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
• Mentor junior project accountants as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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

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.

Primary Location:United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh Other Locations:United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-West Virginia-Charleston Industry:Administrative Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Marketing and Admin Job Posting:Oct 14, 2026

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