Accounting Specialist

**About Us** At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals. If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem-solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right at home. That approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals. Learn more about Partner at [www.partneresi.com](https://www.partneresi.com/) **SUMMARY** Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking a full-time, in-office Project Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team at our Torrance headquarters. The role is primarily responsible for project setup and maintenance within the Company's ERP system, supporting accurate project reporting, contract administration, revenue processes, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, eager to learn accounting operations, and possesses a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits. This position is designed as a developmental role within the Accounting Department. Successful candidates may have opportunities to progress into Staff Accountant and Senior Accountant positions based on performance, demonstrated accounting aptitude, and business needs. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS:** **Project Setup & Administration (Approximately 50%)** - Create and maintain projects in the ERP system, ensuring accurate setup of billing, contract, reporting, revenue, and organizational information. - Review project documentation for completeness and compliance with internal policies. - Coordinate with Project Managers, Operations personnel, and other departments to resolve project setup and reporting issues. - Maintain digital records of contracts, amendments, project correspondence, and supporting documentation. - Assist with process improvements and data quality initiatives related to project accounting activities. **Accounting & Financial Close Support (Approximately 30%)** - Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities. - Prepare and reconcile accounting schedules and supporting documentation. - Assist with revenue-related reporting and project financial analysis. - Participate in account reconciliations and other accounting projects as assigned. - Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits. **General Accounting & Administrative Support (Approximately 20%)** - Perform various accounting and administrative tasks to support the Accounting Department. - Research and assist in resolving accounting and operational issues. - Maintain organized accounting records and documentation. - Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES** - Working knowledge of accounting principles and the relationship between transactions, debits, and credits. - Proficiency with ERP systems (Deltek experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to independently research issues and follow tasks through to completion. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and buil…