Project Accountant 1

HDR, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Project Accountant 1 to manage invoicing, budgeting, and contract administration for active projects. You will coordinate with project teams to maintain accurate financial data and ensure compliance with contract terms.

Qualifications include an Associate degree (or related experience) and familiarity with Earned Value Management. Strong MS Office skills and integrity in handling confidential information are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting.
• Contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry.
• Collaborate with project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues.
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist multiple project managers and staff daily.
• Back up coding and processing of vendor invoices, timesheets, and expense reports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle EBS

Pronto

Business Intelligence

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

HDR is hiring a Project Accountant 1 for our Raleigh, NC office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting
• 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
• Backup assistance on coding and processing vendor invoices, time sheets, and expense reports
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field
• Prior experience in Oracle EBS, Pronto, Business Intelligence
• Preference given to local candidates

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-North Carolina-Raleigh

Industry: Accounting

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Oct 9, 2026