["Project Accountant 2","Project Accountant 2"]

HDR
  • Madison
    4 days ago

    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 withinour communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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    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 employeeownership 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 forwardthinking 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 nextgeneration facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employeeowners 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 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
    • 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
    • Perform other duties as needed
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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    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-Wisconsin-Madison Industry: Accounting Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin Job Posting: Jul 17, 2026

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMadison
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    • Accountingunmatched
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