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Crawford Architects is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Accounting Specialist who enjoys multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for managing all forms of financial accounts for the firm while reflecting Crawford Architects' standards, mission, and goals. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented and possess exceptional time-management, communication and problem-solving skills.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform daily, monthly, and annual financial activities, such as recording, identifying and verifying financial transactions; budget forecasting; reviewing and updating financial information and documents; etc.
- Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting. Analyze monthly financial statements ensuring they are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
- Prepare and submit client invoices monthly.
- Assist with Human Resources including Payroll, 401(k), HSA deposits, Open Enrollment, and other employee benefits; reporting of payroll taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually including W2s.
- Prepare year-end financial reporting for taxes and 401(k) compliance.
- Manage subconsultant and vendor invoice payments, maintain W-9 files, prepare year-end 1099s.
- Oversee tracking of expenses by project for invoicing purposes.
- Oversee credit card reconciliation.
- Maintain current assets and reporting.
- Manage account reconciliations for four companies.
- Establish and monitor internal accounting control procedures.
- All compliance reporting for multiple platforms such as Sam.gov, SF330, and various state reporting for prequalification.
- Maintain architect licenses, firm licenses, and state required filings.
- Assist Partners as needed with special projects.
- Assist with day-to-day office functions as necessary.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of accounting responsibilities and procedures.
Necessary Skills: The candidate should have strong skills in verbal and written communication, plus the following additional requirements:
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel and Word a must
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in accounting software (Quickbooks preferred)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to build relationships and work successfully with many different constituents and personnel
Benefits
- Crawford Architects offers a competitive compensation package, including company paid health insurance premiums, company contributed HRA, paid time off, 401k matching, and ESOP eligibility after 1 year of service.
- Open studio plan promotes workflow and communication.
- Employee Events, such as attending local sporting events, employee golf tournament, chili cookoff, family picnics, annual holiday parties.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
