Project Accountant

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Project Accountant

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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.

In the role of Project Accountant, we'll count on you to

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

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2+ years related work experience

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

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-Utah-Salt Lake City

Industry

Financial

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Aug 24, 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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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