Project Accountant 1

HDR, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant 1 to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting. You will also support A/P processing, time sheets, and expense reporting while maintaining contract documentation.

You will collaborate with multiple project managers to provide performance data, resolve financial issues, and ensure contractual compliance within a fast-paced environment. This role anchors HDR's employee-owned culture.

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.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting.
• Back up coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports.
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry.
• Provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues with project staff.
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and ensure contract compliance.
• Assist multiple project managers and staff daily.

Skills

Invoicing

Collections

Budgeting

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Budgeting software

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 1, 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

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-Alaska-Anchorage

Industry: Economics + Finance

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Aug 4, 2026