Project Accountant

HDR; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 31,133 - 45,295; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Accounting professional in Billings, Montana. This role involves client invoicing, project budgeting, and contract documentation. Candidates should possess an Associate degree or relevant experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers compensation of $22.60 – $32.88 per hour, emphasizing a collaborative and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Detail-oriented and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing and collections management.
• Conduct contract documentation and administration.
• Provide timely contract performance data and resolve issues.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Flexibility and multitasking

Self-motivated and organized

Familiarity with Earned Value Management

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Associate degree in a closely related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Compensation: Montana: $22.60 – $32.88 per hour.

Location: United States – Montana – Billings.

Industry: Accounting. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Marketing and Admin. Job Posting: May 11, 2026.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.