Project Accountant 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership culture

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

HDR, an employee-owned engineering and architecture firm, seeks a Project Accountant 2 in Kansas City, MO to manage project financials from initiation through completion. You will ensure contract compliance, accurate invoicing, and timely reporting while collaborating with PMs and regional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in project accounting, strong MS Office skills, and EVMS familiarity; Oracle EBS/Hyperion experience is a plus. HDR champions inclusion and professional growth.

Qualifications

Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of project accounting experience.
Familiar with Earned Value Management concepts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office including Excel and Outlook; Oracle EBS/Hyperion is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process project initiation packages per contract negotiations.
Review and monitor costs, subcontractor invoices, and billing.
Perform monthly billing and post invoices by deadlines.
Analyze accounts receivable and communicate with PMs on issues.
Manage fee and budget updates due to scope changes.
Support project managers with financial data and forecasting.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Verbal & written communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS 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.