Bookkeeper/Office Administrator

Seattle-based 7 Directions Architects‑Planners is looking for a Company Accountant/Office Administrator. In this contract‑based, full‑time position, you will work alongside our project managers, architects, and firm principal to advance our mission of culturally driven and environmentally responsive contemporary Indigenous architecture. Our Philosophy Enviroment Our work seeks to design climate‑responsive, green architecture and to achieve more with less, a fundamental principle of sustainable design. Culture Our work seeks to reflect and celebrate the culture of our diverse clientele. We achieve this through a design methodology based on a participatory process that seeks input directly from the people who will inhabit our designs. Responsibilities Record daily transaction entries. Receive and enter invoices into both project management and accounting software. Reconcile bank accounts and key accounts monthly. Create weekly cash reports, updating principal in clear, non-financial terms. Accurately generate and verify monthly and yearly financial statements. Record journal entries for non-regular transactions. Continue financial planning efforts by generating project forecasts. Participate and provide financial insights during weekly all‑call meetings. Provide managers with ad‑hoc project financial reports. Communicate regularly with project managers and the principal. Assist the principal with organizational and administrative tasks. Assist and regularly spearhead office administration tasks, including planning events, creating meetings, ordering supplies, and developing structures for in‑office contractors. Generate a project leads database, staying updated with potential clients while relaying findings to the principal and project managers. Assist with marketing proposals. Develop and manage social media (Facebook) presence for the firm. Qualifications QuickBooks Online or other accounting software experience. 1‑5 years of A/R, A/P, and accounting experience. Invoicing and billing experience. Comfortable with Excel – Pivot tables, XLOOKUP’s, and SUMIFS. An understanding of AEC (architecture – engineering – construction) industry standards as they apply to project processes, phases, and billing. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe InDesign, and willing to learn Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Experience with social media management and simple website updates. Willing to assist with tasks not included in the responsibility list above, when necessary. Preferred qualifications Project accounting experience. Project management software experience, or ideally, an understanding of Monograph. Experience working with a small team. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize work. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, consultants, and clients. American Indian/Alaska Native candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field. 1‑3 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and office administrative support roles within the AEC (architecture‑engineering‑construction) industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr AIA Seattle