Senior Accountant

United-Flow-Technologies; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, invites applications for a Senior Accountant who will manage general ledger, intercompany reconciliations, and audit support. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and ensure GAAP compliance in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.

The role emphasizes leadership of the accounting team, month-end close, asset and project cost accounting, and budgeting support, with opportunities to drive regulatory reporting and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Construction/engineering/manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare and post journal entries and reconciliations; support close and financial statements.
• Oversee fixed assets, inventory, and project/job cost accounting.
• Provide leadership to accounting and finance teams.
• Recommend process improvements and support policy development.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits.
• Support annual budgeting process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Intercompany coordination

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Sage ERP

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Financial reporting tools

Job description

At Tesco Controls (a UFT company), our culture is grounded in the idea that the how we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves. Our winning behaviors guide the way we work, collaborate, and grow—both as individual employees and as a team. Our core winning behaviors are to Build Relationships, have a Relentless Drive for Results, to Communicate with Integrity and Focus, and to Be a Mentor, Teacher, Learner. These behaviors are more than words—they are the foundation of our success and continued growth.

Here, you’ll join a stable, growing company where your work directly supports cleaner water, stronger communities, and critical infrastructure across the country. If you want meaningful work, real growth opportunities, and a team that takes pride in doing the right thing—you’ll find it here.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing and supporting key accounting and finance functions of the company, with an emphasis on general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, project accounting, and audit compliance. This role partners closely with cross-functional and intercompany finance teams to support accurate reporting and continuous process improvement.

What you'll do:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations; support month-end and year-end close and financial statement preparation
• Oversee fixed asset, inventory, and project/job cost accounting, including related reconciliations and variance analysis
• Provide leadership to the accounting and finance team, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Recommend process improvements and support policy development
• Assist with annual financial statement audits
• Support annual budgeting process
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Construction, engineering, and/or manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Experience with Sage ERP preferred
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and work cross-functionally
• Ability to use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods
• Willingness to complete required company training, including office safety, Travel & Expense (T&E) policies, and additional training as assigned
• Comfortable working in a standard office environment with regular seated work and light physical activity

$80,000 - $120,001 a year

Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person’s qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future.

Join our team to innovate the future of water and wastewater.You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work, and help build the best water and wastewater platform company in the U.S.

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA andSection 503 rules)

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