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Project Accounting Assistant

Job Reference Number

13-0372

Job Type

Corporate and Support Services

Schedule

Casual

Job Location

North AmericaUnited StatesCalifornia

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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