Project Accountant - Sacramento at Tetra Tech, Inc. - Canada

Folsom, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Accounting, Project Setup, Billing, Accounts Receivable (AR), Month-End Reporting, Contract Review, Financial Analysis, Invoicing, Collections, Excel, MS Office, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Deltek Vision, AEC Industry

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

The Opportunity: Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company, is hiring a Project Accountant to join a fast-paced project finance team supporting engineering and construction projects in the AEC industry. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on meeting tight deadlines, explains project financials clearly, and partners closely with Project Managers to keep projects profitable and compliant. You’ll play a central role in billing, project setup, month-end reporting, and helping resolve client and internal questions about project financials. Position Summary: As Project Accountant you will own project setup and billing processes from contract review through invoicing and collections. You will prepare and analyze project billing and AR reports, produce invoices, support month-end close, and participate in monthly finance/PM meetings to explain project performance and resolve issues. Success looks like consistent on-time billing, accurate financial explanations to PMs, and being a proactive team player. Essential Job Functions: The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: • Set up projects/ASEs in accordance with contract terms and company policy; confirm billing terms at project startup. • Produce and review client invoices, credit/debit memos; ensure documentation supports billings and lien/release requirements. • Prepare, review, and deliver project and AR billing reports; respond to month-end project finance questions. • Track direct and reimbursable expenses; maintain accounting records and project files. • Work with PMs in monthly meetings to explain project financials, identify variances, and drive corrective actions. • Support period-end closing activities and assist collections efforts when needed. Required Qualifications: • 3–5 years of project accounting experience in the A/E/C or related industry (project billing and project financials required). • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals; ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial data and contract terms. • Proven experience producing invoices, setting up projects, and handling reimbursement and AR processes. • Advanced Excel skills and comfort with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Teams). • Demonstrated time management, critical thinking, and ability to meet complex deadlines while collaborating on a team. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience with Deltek Vision or other project accounting/PM systems. • Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience in construction, architecture, or engineering environments. Work Environment and Location: This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Sacramento/Folsom office. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S. Compensation: Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience) The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives. Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company: Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization. At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world. Your Impact: Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy. Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company: The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include: • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. • Merit-based financial rewards. • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance. • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.

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Responsibilities

The Project Accountant will own the entire project setup and billing lifecycle, from contract review through invoicing and collections, while preparing and analyzing project billing and AR reports. This role involves supporting month-end close and actively participating in finance/PM meetings to explain project performance and resolve financial issues.