Project Accountant

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• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, and provide 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 collaborate 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.

Please note this is not an AP, AR or GL accounting position.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience supervising other financial professionals beneficial.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of prime contract requirements and take responsibility for effectively facilitating, administering and fulfilling all obligations.
• Experience drafting subcontracts and monitoring and tracking deliverables.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. It includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $98,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:
United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Claremont, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Riverside

Industry: Transit |

Schedule:

Full‑time | Employee Status:
Regular | Business Class:
Marketing and Admin | Job Posting:
Oct 24, 2025

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.