Project Accountant 2 (Transportation)

(196908)

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.

Primary Responsibilities

Based in our Phoenix, Arizona office, the successful Project Accountant will be a hands-on team player who will assist

multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis.

Project Accountants are responsible for the life cycle of project accounting. The main focus of a project accountant is to

assist the Project Manager with the non-technical management of a project, emphasizing project financial health.

Specific responsibilities include:

Monitoring weekly and monthly project expenditure

Monitoring and analysis of project status/completion

Creating and tracking invoices

Collections management

Project budgeting

Assists and administering of contracts, subcontracts and change documentation as necessary

Quality Control of contract proposals and fees

Monitoring earned value reports, and cost to complete reports

Maintaining contract compliance

Performance of various specialized accounting functions of moderate complexity, such as research and working with both

internal and external auditors, work within client required software to upload/track invoicing and ensure that procedures

and practices are followed in accordance with company policy, accounting principles and contractual obligations

Working within HDR's project accounting system to ensure documentation as well as accurate accounting records are

maintained

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Experience working with ADOT projects a plus.

A/E/C experience also highly desired.

Document control experience (ProjectWise and Oracle EBS a plus).

Strong people management skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Ability to manage several project schedules.

Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines.

Excellent analytical and technical skills.

Ability to interact with and assist multiple project managers and staff in a positive and proactive manner.

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-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry

: Highway + Road

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

: Oct 12, 2026