Project Accounting Specialist — Construction

Lever, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, seeks an Accountant to support GAAP-based financial operations and project accounting across the Finance team. You will maintain the general ledger, assist with budgets, and help prepare reports for leadership.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and strong collaboration with operations, project teams, and cross-functional partners. A degree in Accounting/Finance and 2–3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 2–3 years of related accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Construction, engineering, manufacturing, or other project-based industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Sage ERP preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, project, and finance teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and company information with a high level of confidentiality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment and supporting cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy.
• Enhance/develop/maintain project accounting from receipt of order to project closing.
• Reconcile accounts monthly for accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Provide support to Finance for budgets and financial reports for leadership insights.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and audits.
• Maintain fixed asset tracking and monthly depreciation.
• Support Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable processes.
• Assist FP&A with ad-hoc analyses and data requests.
• Support weekly job cost uploads and ERP data integrity.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, seeks an Accountant to support GAAP-based financial operations and project accounting across the Finance team. You will maintain the general ledger, assist with budgets, and help prepare reports for leadership.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and strong collaboration with operations, project teams, and cross-functional partners. A degree in Accounting/Finance and 2–3 years of experience are preferred.