Accounting Specialist- GL

About Us

At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals.

If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem‑solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right t approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest‑Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals.

At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals.

If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem‑solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right t approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest‑Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals.

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Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking a full‑time, in‑office Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team at our Torrance headquarters. This position is designed for an individual seeking to build a long‑term career in accounting, with opportunities to progress into Staff Accountant and Senior Accountant roles.

The Accounting Specialist will support general ledger accounting, month‑end close activities, lease administration, and U.S. federal and state tax compliance. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, highly organized, and possesses a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits, credits, and financial statement relationships.

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

General Ledger Accounting & Financial Close (30%)

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies and unusual fluctuations.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and accounting documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and controls.

Lease Accounting & Administration (30%)

• Maintain lease accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Track and monitor lease additions, modifications, renewals, and terminations.
• Record lease accounting transactions and reconciliations in accordance with ASC 842.
• Coordinate with business departments to gather lease‑related information.
• Assist with preparation of lease‑related financial statement disclosures and audit support.

Tax Compliance & Reporting (20%)

• Assist with preparation of information required for federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Prepare schedules supporting income tax, franchise tax, sales and use tax, and property tax filings.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and filing deadlines.
• Research tax notices and assist with responses to taxing authorities.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to gather required information.

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