Accounts Payable Specialist - Torrance, United States - Partner Engineering & Science

Description

ABOUT US
PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental and energy consulting, and design services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe.

As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1,200+ 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


SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS

• Process all payables entries ensuring accuracy and proper
  account coding;
• Schedule and perform
  check runs and/or
  ACH payments consistent with vendor requirements;
• Process check requests on a daily basis;
• Assist
  Accounts Payable Supervisor with monthend and yearend closing activities as needed;

OTHER DUTIES & TASKS

• Prepare required yearend schedules and reports as needed;
• Coordinate with the outside audit team and provide assistance as needed;
• Other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of
  Deltek Vision software desired, not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office with a strong command of MS
  EXCEL functions;
• Knowledge of
  Chrome River (Expense, Invoice, and PO) software desired, not required
• Proficiency in and/or peripheral knowledge of Accounts Payable, MIS processes and general accounting principles;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize various tasks;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with both internal and external clients;
• Strong attention to
  detail;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Research skills with the ability to follow through to resolve problem situations;

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical thinking
• Breaks down problems and issues into components; analyzes the costs, benefits, opportunities and risks associated with each alternative solution.

• Client focus

• Responds to client requests courteously and in a timely manner. Communicates with clients to ensure that they are satisfied and that their needs are being met.

• Communication

• Organizes and expresses ideas and information clearly, using appropriate and efficient methods of conveying the information.

• Quality of Work

• Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work, and takes steps to learn from and correct mistakes, improving the overall product.

• Handling difficult issues

• Manages difficult issues and confrontational situations with a clear head, finding the solution most beneficial to all concerned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred in Accounting or a related field; equivalent work experience in accounts payable may be substituted for education requirement.
• Experience: 3 years of accounting experience desired

CRITERIA FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

• Accuracy and timeliness of work
• Ability to work unsupervised and problem solve without support
• Ability to diffuse potentially confrontational situations and create winwin solutions

COMPENSATION

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $24-$26/hr.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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

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


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