Transportation Project Accountant 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Accountant 2 to join our team in Long Beach, California. You will handle client invoicing, budgeting and contract administration within a dynamic project environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, communication skills, and experience with Earned Value Management. HDR promotes an employee-owned culture and collaborative, cross-disciplinary work across transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience; advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting.
• Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry.
• Support project managers and accounting team with project initiation documents.
• Coordinate the project accounting system and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Prepare contracts/amendments using approved templates and maintain insurance certificates.

Skills

Invoicing

Budgeting

Contract management

MS Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Earned Value Management

Tools

Project Wise

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees 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
• Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry
• Support project managers and accounting team with project initiation documents
• 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
• QC/Audit subconsultant invoices and related documentation
• Coordinate with PMs for document filing in Project Wise and maintain all aspects of document control for projects
• Prepare contracts/amendments using approved company templates
• Maintain and track project insurance certificates and issue renewals upon request
• Assist with prequalification of subs performing field work
• Maintain action item and decision logs
• Assists in development of project-specific Quality Management Plans and works in close cooperation with the Project Manager and Task Leads for monitoring and oversight of project quality activities
• Work with the Project Manager in development of project-specific QMPs and verify that QMP is current and up to date including subconsultant documents
• Monitor and ensure quality process for deliverables is being followed by project team
• Oversee subconsultant quality activities and deliverable review
• Work with project team to ensure deliverables are submitted on time
• Manage quality deliverable schedule, and ensure coordination between design discipline reviews
• In quality management system, schedule project reviews and team meetings and deliverables
• Assist with preparing presentations and reports to the client
• Prepare agendas, schedule meetings, take notes, follow up with action items
• Type, format and organize project documents, reports, specifications and correspondence
• Exhibit professionalism with clients
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience supervising other financial professionals beneficial
• Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements

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-California-Long Beach

Industry

Maritime/Ports

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026

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

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.