Accounting Assistant

Snøhetta is an international, interdisciplinary architecture and landscape architecture firm with studiosworld-wide.The USofficeisworkingon architectural, interior, and landscape projects associated with libraries, performance spaces, master plans, academia, museums, park planning, and public plazas throughout the Americas. Summary We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our Finance Team based in Brooklyn, NY. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and supports the financial operations of our studio. This person is the first point of contact within the Finance Team and helps to field inquiries, gather information, and support processes. The ideal person is approachable and friendly, with a knack for getting things done on time with accuracy and flexibility. Our studio is located in a converted warehouse space in Dumbo, with natural light, great views, and a layout designed to support the kind of creative, collaborative work we do. Take a look here . Accounts Payable Daily invoice intake, processing, and recording of cash transactions Weekly payment runs ina timelyandaccuratemanner Identifyingopportunities to improve A/P workflows and efficiencies Perform monthly account analyses and reconciliations, including credit card reconciliations Prepare monthly adjusting journal entries, as needed Expense Reports& Timesheet Management Review and process employee expense reports on a bi-weekly basis Ensure accuracy and proper general ledger (GL) coding Post weekly timesheets and review for completeness and accuracy Send weekly reminders to staff for timesheet submissions Monthly project expenses reviews Coordinate with the Project Accountant & Project Managers to ensuretimelyandaccurateexpense reporting. Continue to develop and improve the Expense Report processes Accounts Receivable / Project Costing Workcloselyin conjunction with theProject Accountant to execute Accounts Receivableand Project Costingtasks Maintain project billing data, including contract values and amendments Draft client invoices, including compiling and attaching required backup documentation Follow up with consultants on missing invoices or required documentation Process and apply cash receipts Monitor AR aging and support collections follow-up Respond to client billing inquiries and coordinate issue resolution Additional Support Main support contact within the Finance Team. You will be expected to field all internal and externalinquiries. Assistwithmonth-end close processes Support during year-endauditand any other statutory audits. Required Skills/Abilities Proficient inMS Office Suite,andAdobe Acrobat Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Highlevelofattention to detail and accuracy Professional demeanor, ability tohandleconfidential and sensitive information Experience in a professional services organization (preferred) Experience withDeltekVantagepointsoftware (preferred) Education and Experience: Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred 2+ years’ experience in a role of similar capacity Relationships The Accounting Assistant is a member of the Finance Team and reports to the Accounting Manager, with a dotted line to the CFO. This role works closely with the Project Accountant and HR and interacts with people across the studio. The Accounting Assistant is also part of the overall Operations Team, which consists of Finance, HR, Office Management, and Communications & Business Development. The Operations Team reports to the CFO and Managing Director. All positions at Snøhetta, regardless of level or discipline, expect a person to be a good citizen of the firm who contributes to a positive, inclusive organizational culture. Employees are expected to be in person on Core Studio Days Monday-Thursday with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday. New employees may be expected to be in person more often during their first few months as they onboard and get acclimated. The nature of our creative, collaborative, and physical, tactile work is more successful when it can be done in person in a shared space. We acknowledge the value of maintaining flexibility and providing an opportunity for employees to balance remote work with in-person work. We offer: A multidisciplinary and innovative work environment Engaging discussion and activities Great colleagues who care about each other and their work Our robust benefits package is available to full-time employees and is centered on finding balance, well-being and fulfillment at work and home.Some of the oneswe’remost excited about are: Generous Paid Time Off to rest and recharge throughout the year.Over40 daysof PTO (vacation,sick, holidays and professional development).Plusfloating holidays to timethat’sreflective of one’s culture, background, and identity. Our US offices close from Christmas toNew Year’s day, so everyone in the studio can unplug. Growth and career development weare committed to supporting your professional growth through a formal Mentorship Program, licensure support, an educational stipend, and monthly knowledge-sharing opportunities. Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, including a fully funded medical reimbursement program and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to coveradditionalhealth expenses. Family support benefits, including company-paid parentalleaveand return-to-work plans.Dependent Care FSAs for school-aged children or elder relatives.NY Paid FamilyLeaveto care for loved ones in a time of need. 401(k)plan with matching andasteady vesting schedule.Company-paid life insurance with theoptionto top up.Annual discretionary bonus at year-end. Connect with colleague s informally through lunch breaks , meet-ups in the kitchen with snacks,coffeeor other tasty beverages.Or, take advantage of year-round Half Day Fridays and plan an outing with others. $58,500-$65,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Snohetta Inc.