Project Accounting Assistant
Teichert
Assist in construction project billing, subcontractor payments, and lien release management.
3 days ago ago
$21 - $29
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Sacramento, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Mass grading
Asphalt paving
Concrete curbs and sidewalks
Underground pipelines
Joint utility installations
Crushed stone production
Sand production
Gravel production
Sector Specialisms
Civil Construction
Materials Management
Energy & Utilities
Gas Distribution
Solar
Water Works
Industrial
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
invoice reconciliation
billing coordination
documentation management
contract review
customer relations
cash management
- Maintain electronic records to verify quantities, prices, payment terms, subcontracts, extra work, and other data required for reconciling invoices with payments.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation to support both internal and external audits.
- Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions.
- Communicate billing rejections and required revisions to the Project Management team to ensure timely resubmission and compliance with contract requirements.
- Effectively oversee the billing process by initiating billings and coordinating with the Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate submissions to customers in accordance with contract requirements.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, and contractors.
- Collect and review lien releases from subcontractors and suppliers, as required
- Guide Project Management team on the process for creating Pending Change Orders (PCOs) as requested. Offer support to PM team when necessary for creation of PCO’s.
- Review contracts for billing requirements, including owner required documents and additional reporting requirements (Insurance/DBE etc.)
- Manages a small to medium volume of jobs
- Meets financial, business, and project deadlines
- Partners with the Credit Department to help reduce turnaround time on receivables and improve cash flow efficiency.
- Performs all tasks for 100% of the jobs assigned in a timely manner
- Initially performs the following tasks with guidance from the Project Accounting Supervisor or Senior Project Accountant.
- Actively supports the Teichert Family of Companies, F.A.S.T and Project Accounting team goals.
What you bring
bachelor's
construction accounting
trimble vista
microsoft office
1-3 years
driver's license
- Aptitude to perform total cost analysis
- General financial analysis skills
- Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
- Valid Driver’s License
- Demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively and foster engagement among team members.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting (or related field) or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
- Strong focus on customer satisfaction
- Project Accounting, Estimators, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, Area Managers, Administrative Staff, Financial Accounting Services Team, Teichert Family of Companies
- Technology: Microsoft Office, Accounting and Finance Software, Project Management Software
- Demonstrates strong prioritization and time management skills.
- 1-3 years’ experience in construction accounting, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
- Technical competence in business and/or finance
- Driven to meeting or exceeding business and financial milestones
- Strong communication skills: verbal, written, presentation, facilitation and listening
- Personal computer, telephone, company vehicle, personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection)
- Excellent judgment and decision-making
- An understanding of the construction industry, particularly in infrastructure/heavy construction
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and construction accounting software (Trimble Vista preferred)
- Ability to use logic and sound reasoning to solve difficult problems
- Business Acumen
- Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons.
- Current on all company required safety and regulatory training
- Ability to interpret, summarize and communicate complex reports, analysis and information to others in a way that is easily understood
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
- Occasional overnight travel
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Interview process
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Security clearance- pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation required.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1887
Company's establishment year
The company was established during a pivotal period of infrastructure development in California.
License #8
Contractor license number
Teichert Construction holds one of California's earliest and most distinctive contractor licenses, reflecting its long-standing reputation.
Hundreds of millions annually
Annual revenue range
The company generates significant annual revenue, operating across a wide geographic footprint.
- It has grown into two main divisions: Teichert Construction and Teichert Materials.
- Teichert Construction builds roads, pipelines, dams, airports and siteworks.
- Teichert Materials produces crushed stone, sand, gravel, asphalt and ready‑mix and precast concrete.
- Typical projects range from freeway grading and utility installs to solar carports and utility‑grade energy storage.
- Unusual fact: original sidewalk stamps from the 1800s still exist in San Francisco parks.
- Safety is our top priority.
- We are committed to exceptional customer service.
- We demonstrate integrity, respect, and accountability in everything we do.
- We foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- We embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
- We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients, employees, and communities.
2045
Net-Zero Commitment
Target year for achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions.
- Focuses on reducing energy consumption, water use, and waste generation.
- Dedicated to sustainable construction practices and promoting environmental stewardship.
- Uses recycled materials where possible and supports environmentally-friendly projects.
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