Project Accountant 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Accountant 2 in Los Angeles to manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting while supporting A/P, timesheets, and expense processing. You will work with project teams to ensure contracts are accurately documented and budgets maintained.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience, familiarity with Earned Value Management, and strong communication skills. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package within a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with Earned Value Management and project accounting processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for client and internal teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word/Outlook).
• Bachelor’s in Accounting; Associate degree with relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously handle client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting.
• Provide accounting support: A/P coding, timesheets, expense reports.
• Maintain contract documentation and budgets, ensure accuracy.
• Support project managers with data and issue resolution.
• Assist with contract performance data and compliance requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with multiple managers.
• Perform tasks independently and take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in related field

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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative 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.