Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management, and project budgeting, and provide backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, timesheets, and expense reports.
• Accurately maintain 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• Associate degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of 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.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Primary).
• Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
• Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• London, Ontario, Canada.
• Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
• Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
• Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Canada - Ontario - Toronto.
• Other Locations:
  Canada - British Columbia - Victoria;
  Canada - Ontario - Burlington;
  Canada - British Columbia - Vancouver;
  Canada - Ontario - London;
  Canada - Ontario - Kingston;
  Canada - Ontario - Richmond Hill;
  Canada - Alberta - Calgary;
  Canada - Ontario - Ottawa.
• Industry: Accounting.
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time.
• Employee Status:
  Regular.
• Business Class:
  Marketing and Admin.
• Job Posting:
  May 19, 2026.
• Pay range for Ontario and British Columbia: $66,528 - $95,040.

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.