Accounting Specialist

ABOUT US

PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, and due diligence services to engineering, environmental and energy consulting, and due diligence services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1200 employees in more than 40 offices. We want to be the best home for talented professionals in our field! We know that if we hire the best and the brightest, the clients will come, and we will continue to build our company. Our internally focused mission has led to Partner being recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Our entrepreneurial environment is one where each person can have an impact. Check out this role and join our team of talented people!

Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.com.

SUMMMARY

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist to provide project financial, administrative, and clerical support to the company. The position will report to the Accounting Manager in our Torrance (HQ) office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS:

• Project set-up within ERP system (Deltek Vision)
• Complete monthly project billing
• Maintain project contracts, supplemental agreements, and task work orders
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers (PM) regarding new project contracts and contract modifications, contract approvals, and any additional services related to revenue generation and billing
• Compile and analyze reports to assist the PM in achieving profitability goals
• Coordinate with PMs, clients, and other key internal departments to guarantee timely payments, responses to inquiry and contract modifications
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management
• Some Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable related tasks
• Prepare required month-end and year-end schedules and reports as needed
• Provide assistance with external audits as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Deltek Vision or similar project management software
• Proficiency in MS Office with a strong command of MS EXCEL functions
• Proficiency in and/or peripheral knowledge of MIS processes and general accounting principles
• Excellent time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize various tasks
• High level of follow through to resolve problem
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with both internal and external clients
• Strong client orientation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Research skills with the ability to follow through to resolve problem situations
• Understand and maintain complete confidentiality of all company and client financial information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical thinking – Ability to break down problems and issues into components; analyze the costs, benefits, opportunities and risks associated with each alternative solution.
• Client focus – Respond to client requests courteously and in a timely manner. Communicate with clients to ensure that they are satisfied and that their needs are being met.
• Communication – Organize and express ideas and information clearly, using appropriate and efficient methods of conveying the information.
• Quality of Work – Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work, and take steps to learn from and correct mistakes, improving the overall product.
• Handling difficult issues – Manage difficult issues and confrontational situations with a clear head, finding the solution most beneficial to all concerned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associates Degree in Accounting or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: 2 - 3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.

CRITERIA FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

• Accuracy and timeliness of work.
• Knowledge and application of accounting principles in the performance of daily tasks.
• Ability to work unsupervised and problem solve without support.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communications: Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person or over the phone
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the phone

• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens
• Physical:
• Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment and perform manual responsibilities
• Some lifting may be required on occasion, help will be provided if needed

COMPENSATION

• Positions pays an hourly rate of $24/hr. - $26/hr. (based on education and experience level)

We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

California Consumer Privacy Act

We collect personal information from you in connection with your application for employment with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. For details on what personal information we collect and the purposes for which we collect it, please visit:

https://www.partneresi.com/about/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act

We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

California Consumer Privacy Act

We collect personal information from you in connection with your application for employment with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. For details on what personal information we collect and the purposes for which we collect it, please visit:

https://www.partneresi.com/about/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act