Accounting Coordinator - Los Angeles, CA

Glumac - A Tetra Tech Company; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks an Accounting Coordinator to support project accounting, invoicing, and subconsultant coordination in a hybrid setup. You will work across offices with project teams, clients, and vendors, ensuring timely, accurate financial data and documentation.

The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision while aligning with project timelines and company processes.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in accounting support.
• 1+ years in administrative coordination or project administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate creation and issuance of purchase orders for subconsultants.
• Track subconsultant Certificates of Insurance and follow up on documentation.
• Gather documents for Time and Materials billing.
• Review hours charged to interim projects and ensure proper transfer of time.
• Serve as backup for daily cash application activities.
• Save, maintain, and upload client invoices monthly with Project Accountants.
• Assist with data entry, report review, calendaring, and expense reports.
• Provide project and finance support to Accountants and finance team.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Follow-through

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

Deltek

Bluebeam

AIA

Job description

The Opportunity:

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to support project accounting, client invoicing, subconsultant coordination, and finance administration across our offices. This full-time, hybrid role is a strong fit for an organized accounting or project administration professional who can manage detailed work, follow through on deadlines, and communicate effectively with project teams, clients, and vendors.

Position Summary:

The Accounting Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative and accounting support for projects and key clients. This position coordinates purchase order setup, supports client and subconsultant invoicing, assists with project setup and billing documentation, and maintains accurate project records. The role works closely with Project Accountants, the Controller, finance teams, project managers, internal staff, and external clients to gather information, resolve coordination issues, and keep project accounting tasks on schedule. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple assignments with minimal supervision and will bring strong organizational skills, accuracy, sound judgment, and a dependable approach to completing work.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate the creation and issuance of purchase orders for subconsultants, ensuring timely distribution and proper documentation.
• Track subconsultant Certificates of Insurance and follow up on pending documentation to ensure compliance and support project requirements.
• Gather supporting documents for completing Time and Materials billing.
• Review hours charged to interim projects and follow up with employees to ensure time is transferred to the appropriate project.
• Serve as a backup for daily cash application activities, ensuring timely and accurate posting of customer payments.
• Save, maintain, and upload client invoices monthly, providing support to Project Accountants and ensuring invoice records are accurately retained.
• Assist with data entry, report review, calendaring, expense reports, and other accounting and administrative tasks.
• Provide project and finance support to Project Accountants, the Unit Controller, and other finance team members as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in accounting support.
• 1+ years of experience in administrative coordination, project administration, or a related role.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated and driven to complete assignments and collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues.
• Effective and proactive communicator both verbally and in written formats
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working in architecture, engineering, construction, consulting or another professional services environment.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with Oracle, Bluebeam, Deltek, AIA, or similar industry software.

Work Environment and Location:

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in one of our offices. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $62,000 - $72,000

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.

Additional Information

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