Project Accountant - Irvine

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• Organization: 150 GTT

We invite applications from all interested parties.