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Project Accounting Assistant

Job Reference Number

13-0372

Job Type

Corporate and Support Services

Schedule

Casual

Job Location

North America; United States; California

Job Summary

Cardno ENTRIX joined global consulting firm Cardno in 2010 and operates within Cardno's Natural Resources Management and Health Sciences Division.

Cardno ENTRIX is seeking a Project Accounting Assistant for our Concord, CA office. Successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience, with the relevant skills and background that will be required in order to fill the position without extensive training.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

> Detailed review and tracking of subcontractor invoices in Excel
> Setting up and modifying complex Excel spreadsheets
> Preparing project authorization forms, change order forms and task orders
> Reviewing client invoices for accuracy
> Tracking project budgets and working with Project Managers to assure project expenditures are closely monitored
> Assisting in review and processing of client purchase orders
> Preparing and processing subcontracts
> Accounts receivables follow-up
> Other tasks as required

Key Responsibilities

Please see above

Other Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

> Very strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
> Must be detail oriented and resourceful
> Must have the ability to learn quickly
> High school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience
> Experience in accounts payable processing, billing or accounting
> Excellent oral and written communication skills a must
> Must possess a professional manner
> Proficiency in Microsoft Word
> Must be authorized to work in U.S. without company sponsorship

Desired Qualifications:

> B.A. in business or accounting
> BST experience a plus
> Ability to work well independently and with a professional team in a fast-paced, team oriented work environment
> Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines
> Positive and energetic attitude
> Self motivated and confident with strong initiative
> Ability to see the "big picture" and use common sense to make decisions
> Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability and desire to build trusting, long-term relationships
> Experience working for service companies such as environmental consulting, planning, or engineering

* Please note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background and reference screening.


Cardno ENTRIX is an equal opportunity employer

Employee Benefits

Cardno offers a competitve salary and benefits package.

Contact

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