Project Accountant 2

Project Accountant 2

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? 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.

The Project Accountant 2 position is responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate contract documentation, contract monitoring and maintenance and contract administration during various stages of a contract life cycle. This position requires a team player who collaborates with Section Managers and Project Managers (PM) to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. This position is critical to support PMs and project technical staff in delivering accurate contract performance data and resolving financial issues. The Project Accountant 2 collaborates with local operations Area Management, Area Accounting Lead, Area Project Accounting team, and Corporate Accounting resources. This position follows practices and procedures in accordance with HDR policies, HDR best practice processes, HDR accounting principles and federal government compliance standards.

Primary Responsibilities include Cross-Functional Project Financial Support :

Project Initiation :

• Process and prepare Project Initiation Package per contract negotiations and receipt of standardized budget package, from PM.
• Communicate project number and relevant financial data to PM, Quality, and Marketing staff.
• Confirm receipt of project documentation from PM, including :
• Signed Contract
• Notice to proceed
• Proposal
• Budget Information
• Proposal Contract Review (PCR) Form
• Internal Workshare Agreements / Subconsultant Agreements
• Invoicing Instructions / Progress Report formats (if necessary)
• Support PM, as needed, with getting subconsultant agreements / POs executed
• Participate in 0% Project Review
• Attend kick-off and team meetings as necessary

Project Execution / Project Monitoring :

Project Completion :

Additional Duties / Cross-Functional Accounting Support :

Preferred Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

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.

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Colorado : $68,222.00 - $97,460.00

Primary Location : United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry : Accounting

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting : Dec 3, 2025