Project Accountant 2

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Accountant 2 to manage contract financials across multiple projects from initiation to closeout. You will work with PMs and Section Managers to ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and timely billing.

The role requires an associate degree (accounting-related) or equivalent experience, with a preference for a bachelor’s in accounting. Strong MS Office, EVMS experience, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred; associate degree with relevant experience acceptable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel and Outlook is expected.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare Project Initiation Package per contract negotiations and budget.
• Review costs, invoices, and billing for projects.
• Perform monthly billing and ensure timely invoicing and cash flow management.
• Support project managers with financial data, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist with Earned Value calculations and budget updates.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in a closely related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Oracle EBS/Hyperion

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.

The Project Accountant 2 position is responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance and contract administration during various stages of a contract life cycle. This position requires a team player who collaborates with Section Managers and Project Managers (PM) to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. This position is critical to support PMs and project technical staff in delivering accurate contract performance data and resolving financial issues. The Project Accountant 2 collaborates with local operations Area Management, Area Accounting Lead, Area Project Accounting team, and Corporate Accounting resources. This position follows practices and procedures in accordance with HDR policies, HDR best practice processes, HDR accounting principles and federal government compliance standards.

Primary Responsibilities include Cross-Functional Project Financial Support:

Project Initiation:

• Process and prepare Project Initiation Package per contract negotiations and receipt of standardized budget package, from PM.
• Communicate project number and relevant financial data to PM, Quality, and Marketing staff.
• Confirm receipt of project documentation from PM, including:
  • Signed Contract
  • Notice to proceed
  • Proposal
  • Budget Information
  • Proposal Contract Review (PCR) Form
  • Internal Workshare Agreements/Subconsultant Agreements
  • Invoicing Instructions/Progress Report formats (if necessary)
• Support PM, as needed, with getting subconsultant agreements/POs executed
• Participate in 0% Project Review
• Attend kick-off and team meetings as necessary

Project Execution/Project Monitoring:

• Review week-end and month-end Cost Sheets, as necessary.
• Review job costs for Labor Transfers and process as necessary
• Review and process subconsultant invoices with PM approval
• Ensure timely release of subconsultant invoices for payment
• Perform monthly billing function for all projects assigned
• Post invoices within company deadlines/mail within 5 days of posting
• Analyze & notify PM of outstanding A-R issues
• Collaborate with PM to resolve outstanding A-R issues & document comments in EBS
• Perform research and provide necessary data for PM, Area Manager and others regarding project financial status, which includes fee/budget, staffing and accounts receivable.
• Manage fee & budget updates as a result of work/scope changes & contract amendments
• Update "Pipeline" Opportunity forecast as necessary for expected contract amendments
• Assist PM as needed with updating staffing resources forecasts
• Request & assist PM in performing Earned Value calculations to monitor project progress. Additional action items may result, such as:
  • Request Cost-to-Complete from PM
  • Request updated resource forecast information based on revised staffing projections
  • Identify and track out-of scope items through fee/budget revisions
  • Participate in on-demand Project Review to discuss project deliverables and project status
  • Participate in Project Reviews during life cycle of project

Project Completion:

• Confirm final billing is complete and all costs have been recorded to project
• Coordinate project closeout activities with PM

Additional Duties/Cross-Functional Accounting Support:

• Assist Area Accounting Lead with General Accounting Functions, as needed
• Assist Area Manager, Area Accounting Lead and Assistant Regional/Regional Accounting Director with project management training initiatives, information system training and process/procedure improvements
• Respond to project-financial requests from Area Manager and Assistant Regional/Regional Accounting Director
• Assist PMs, if needed, with entering PPCs and maintaining Quality schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Positive Leader, who is a team player that take takes initiative to provide solutions
• Highly entergetic, detail-oriented individual with strong organization skills
• Project accounting experience highly desiered
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Oracle EBS/Hyperion experience a plus. A/E/C experience also highly desired

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-Missouri-Kansas City Industry:Accounting Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Marketing and Admin Job Posting:Oct 6, 2026

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