Project Accountant 2

HDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer-

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant 2 in Los Angeles to manage client invoicing, budgeting and contract administration in a dynamic, employee-owned culture. You will support multiple project managers, ensure contract compliance, and mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field with 5+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers a full-time schedule in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required or equivalent experience.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Handle client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting autonomously.
• Maintain contract documentation and budget entries.
• Provide timely project performance data and resolve financial issues.
• Read and interpret client and internal contracts.
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associates degree or related experience

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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it's about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

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 2, we'll count on you to:

• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Accurately 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
• Read and understand client and internal contracts
• 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
• Mentor junior project accountants as needed
• Complete tasks autonomously
• 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
• 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.

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.) Los Angeles $80,000 - $105,000

Primary Location: United States-California-Los Angeles

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Health ARC

Job Posting: Oct 6, 2026