Accounting Clerk

Tutor Perini Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking to hire an Accounting Clerk to join our office in Los Angeles, CA. Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty Construction Company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success. The world relies on infrastructure - to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of many diverse projects across our great nation. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects. From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile projects that impact your community.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Purchasing or Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable
Familiarity with basic accounting procedures
Good communication skills (oral/written)
Well organized
Ability to perform filing and record keeping task
Competency in databases & accounting software
Accuracy and attention to detail
Team player
Reliable & self starter (ability to work interpedently)
Data entry and word processing skills
Advanced MS Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Accounting degree or relevant certification is a plus
Ability to do 10 key is a plus
Experience with accounts reconciliation, spreadsheets and financial reports is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform various accounting functions and tasks related to Accounts Payable processing and maintenance on construction project.
Perform other accounting functions as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager and Controller.
Work closely with personnel on all project accounting functions.
Perform all essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the company’s values and beliefs and in alignment with TPC policies.
Responsible for following all local, county, state and federal laws and company policies related to the position.
Daily writing & set-up of Purchase Orders
Review & Editing Accounts Payable data
Accurately preparing and maintaining accounting documents & records
Scanning & Filing payroll & accounts payable files
Vendor set-up requests
Vendor follow-ups & phone inquiries
Providing accounting & clerical assistance to both Accounting & Payroll Departments
Some administrative functions
As needed - research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
As needed - reconcile accounting, accounts payable or payroll data
Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
Constantly update job knowledge