Accounting Assistant Ii (On Site)

General: The Accounting Assistant II will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the accounting field.

Requirements: Basic knowledge of accounting principles; proficiency in Excel; strong customer service relations; must be detail oriented.

Responsibilities/Skills:

• Performs routine accounting activities where procedures are standard and clearly defined.
• Enters and Updates the Project Management/Accounting Software.
• Provides support to the Project Managers and Administration Staff.
• Process client invoices for client billing
• Process consultant invoices and statements
• Performs Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable related tasks.
• Personal Expenditure Tracking and Reconciliation
• Updates various spreadsheets daily.
• Posts journal or accounts payable vouchers in voucher registers.
• Prepares electronic files for client billing.
• Checks and verifies accuracy of routine calculations or reports.
• Must be able to read contracts to locate billing instructions and terms and conditions.
• Maintain and verify Vendor/Client W-9s and Certificates of Insurance.
• Year-End 1099 preparation.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Able to multi-task.
• Additional duties as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constraints, long hours may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet deadlines. Will work in normal office environment. The above criteria have been developed to establish guidelines for this position, but note that these are only guidelines, and a person’s ability, talent, effort, personality, and other aspects of the profession shall become a deciding factor for each position.

Promotions are dependent on effort, attitude, ability, need, and schooling and should not be considered automatic.

Cuhaci & Peterson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cuhaci & Peterson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Join us and enjoy the CP Perks:

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and of course the pets too!
• Generous 401(K) company match – show me the money!!
• Generous PTO – vaca time!
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – Jeans and Hey Dudes!!
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• License renewals 100% paid by company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by company.
• Continuing education lunch-n-learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged!
• Sign on bonus’.
• Relocation available.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company sponsored charity events to participate in!
• Our Licensing Specialist loves to deal with the licensing boards and handles all the tedious forms, so you won’t have too!
• Fully staffed Permitting department – they know how to deal with the jurisdictions!
• Highly skilled Designers in our Design Department – they love turning ideas into reality!
• Various sectors of business to include - Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi-family, Convenience – We love bringing communities to life!
• We have experts in MEP, Fire Protection and Structural who tackle the technical issues!
• Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps our CA department from their appointed surveys!

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.