Staff Accountant: Project-Based Finance & GAAP

Uft; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, is seeking an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations, maintain the general ledger under GAAP, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–3 years of related experience; proficiency in Excel and Sage ERP is preferred; strong communication and confidentiality are essential. Join us to help build critical infrastructure for the country.

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 as required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures
• Enhance/develop/maintain aspects of project accounting from receipt of order to closing the project
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Provide support to the Tesco Finance team for budgets and financial reports to assist company leadership in understanding the business’ performance
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely reporting
• Assist with annual audits
• Maintain fixed asset tracking and reconciliations including monthly depreciation
• Provide indirect leadership and support to the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable processes
• Provide support to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function on an ad-hoc basis
• Assist with weekly job cost upload, ensuring accurate posting to general ledger
• Assist with ERP system maintenance/data integrity
• Identify and recommend process improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP

General ledger

Project accounting

Budgeting

FP&A

Audit

Confidentiality

Cross-functional teamwork

Independence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

2–3 years accounting/finance experience

Industry experience in construction/engineering/manufacturing

Sage ERP experience

Excel and financial reporting tools

Tools

Sage ERP

Excel

Job description

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, is seeking an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations, maintain the general ledger under GAAP, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–3 years of related experience; proficiency in Excel and Sage ERP is preferred; strong communication and confidentiality are essential. Join us to help build critical infrastructure for the country.