Project Accountant 1

HDR, Inc.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 55,440 - 79,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Retirement plan with employer match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant 1 to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting while supporting A/P, timesheets, and expense processing.

The role involves accurate contract administration and collaboration with project teams to ensure financial integrity and timely data. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree with related experience or a bachelor’s in accounting, with strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Excellent verbal and written communication incl. grammar, punctuation, proofreading & spelling.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, plus backup on coding and processing A/P, timesheets and expense reports.
• Maintain and administer contract documentation including fee and budget entry.
• Provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues with project teams.
• Coordinate project accounting system within the department and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist multiple project managers and staff daily.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Verbal & written communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Confidential information handling

Self-motivated & organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent

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?

At HDR, our employeeownership 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 forwardthinking 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 nextgeneration facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employeeowners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

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.

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 compensation range for this position 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.) Illinois: $55,440.00 - $$79,200.00