Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are seeking a Project Accountant for immediate hire at our Tullahoma, TN or Bingham Farms, MI offices

Job duties will include financial analysis, project and financial reporting, billing of projects, Account Recons, Accounts Receivable cash application and cash book maintenance. Posting month end close entries and revenue accruals and calculations. Additional general ledger and accounting support as needed. Ability to use enterprise resource planning software to input and pull information as needed. Knowledge of query type language and Microsoft Office projects a definite plus. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and/or Skill Requirements :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

• Must have at least 3 years of experience

• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time (90%)

• Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time (90%)

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs

• Must be proficient with office equipment/machines

Essential Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary. Some walking and standing may occur during a normal workday in connection with travel to and from meeting and conferences. May carry light items, such as reports, data products, notebooks and laptops.

Work Environment:

• Cubical environment

• May be in a restricted work area.

Criticality of Attendance:

• Must be able to work within the normal daytime shift

• With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential.

Equipment and Machines:

• Standard office equipment and machines: personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies.

Other Essential Functions:

• Must pass drug testing.

• Must be able to read and write effectively in English.

• Must embrace Safety principles of Amentum to include; adhering to safe work practices and standards while performing daily tasks, taking responsibility for own and coworkers’ safekeeping and encouraging others to work safely.

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

• Must perform work activities requiring interaction, negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others.

• Must be able to work under supervision and respond appropriately and professionally to criticism from a supervisor.

• Travel requirements - may require occasional travel.

Compensation Details:

$52,000 - $58,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

05/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .