Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist in our Torrance (HQ) office. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of accounts payable experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist in our Torrance (HQ) office. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of accounts payable experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• 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
• Answer AP group emails in a timely manner
• Assist Accounts Payable Supervisor with month-end and year-end closing activities as needed

• Prepare required year-end schedules and reports as needed
• Coordinate with the outside audit team and provide assistance as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

• 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

• 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.

• Experience with Emburse/Chrome River, Deltek Vision is a plus
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of accounting experience

• Accuracy and timeliness of work
• Knowledge and application of GL and accounting principles in the performance of daily tasks
• Ability to work unsupervised and problem solve without support
• Ability to diffuse potentially confrontational situations and create win-win solutions

Salary range is $26 - $28/hr this is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role.

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training,…