Fehr & Peers is a team of collaborative transportation and business professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on neighboring communities. Were seeking a full-time Administrative/Accounting Specialist to join our San Diego office. This role requires someone who is proactive enthusiastic and organized to effectively assist clients and staff alike. The ideal candidate will be personable attentive invest in building relationships with staff across the company and enjoy new opportunities to learn and grow.
We provide a flexible inclusive and fun atmosphere. Our companywide focus on career development also ensures staff have ample opportunity for skills development growth and mentorship. Join us and grow your career!
Please review the Responsibilities below.
Project Administration/Accounting
Provide bookkeeping support documenting credit card and petty cash purchases and processing of the offices accounts payable expenses and check requests
Project set-up in our accounting and project management software Vantagepoint and help with running reports from and updating project records
Work with project managers to package monthly electronic invoices and submit to clients
Coordinate with project managers and the accounting team on billing revisions and invoice changes
Assist project managers with tracking unpaid invoices and following up with clients about outstanding balances
Organize and produce electronic and hard-copy versions of deliverables for projects and proposals
Office Administration
Greeting and orienting visitors at our front desk
Answering and transferring incoming calls and email inquiries
Assist office leadership with administrative needs including food and office supply orders coordination with building management and more
Organizing office equipment and supplies
Maintaining overall office appearance
Maintain office Outlook calendar
Meeting coordination and event setup as needed including external & internal training classes that draw staff from teaming partners and staff from other offices
Request and process forms like insurance certificates W-9 and more
Assist with the preparation of proposal deliverables including printing binding and coordinating delivery services
Act as a liaison for corporate administrative staff facilitating relevant information sharing with the local office
Participate in a companywide administrative group focused on collaboration and enhancement of administrative services
Qualifications
3 years of experience working in a professional business environment
Ability to reliably work in the office 5 days per week
Commitment to high-quality reliable and timely work performance
Customer service mindsetproactive solutions-oriented with the ability to anticipate needs and implement solutions.
Excellent time management and organizational skillsable to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and professionalism
Eagerness for collaboration with a proven ability to work as part of a team while building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships
Ability to represent Fehr & Peers and communicate professionally with clients teaming partners and current/potential employees
Intermediate or advanced experience in office computer software/systems including Excel Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Office (Teams and SharePoint desired)
Familiarity with general bookkeeping and project management to include accounts receivable and accounts payable processes and data entry.
Flexible attitude and comfort with managing requests and instructions from a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Vantagepoint (or Vision) or another project management/accounting software is a plus
Available to periodically arrive early and leave late to assist with special events as needed
$32 - $37 an hour
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education experience and qualifications.
Benefit Highlights:
Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance.
401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Commuter Benefits.
Paid Vacation holidays and sick leave.
8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Mentoring and Career Development programs.
Research and Development group participation and more.
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.
EEO:Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital or parental status national origin ancestry citizenship age disability genetic information political affiliation military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination:Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency contactHuman Resources.
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