Part Time Accounting Assistant [Wilton, CT]

Who We Are: Altieri has provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design services to architects and building owners for 65 years. We are a recognized industry leader, designing exciting and high-profile projects for iconic museums, galleries, theatre and performing arts venues, higher education buildings, libraries, parks, and historic projects around the country including: Carnegie Hall (NYC), Domino Park (NYC), Gansevoort Peninsula, Hudson River Park (NYC), The Getty Center (Los Angeles), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC), Museum of Ice Cream (NYC), National Aquarium (Baltimore), The National WWII Museum (New Orleans), Obama Presidential Center (Chicago), Smithsonian National Museum of American History (Washington DC). Title: Accounting Assistant Job Overview: The Accounting Assistant is an entry level position responsible for supporting the accounting department by assisting with daily tasks such as data entry, processing vendor invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with the overall accuracy of financial transactions. Responsibilities and Duties Accounting Processes and posts accounts payable in ERP system. Assists employees with project-based purchasing using the corporate credit card, i.e., project flow tests. Reconciles corporate bank and credit card statements. Payroll Assists with reviewing time sheet entries to verify hours are posted correctly towards PTO, Holidays, etc. Assists with reviewing expense reports and ensures receipts match amounts and activities are posted accurately. Year-End Assists with gathering the necessary information required for the firm’s yearly tax returns. Assists with annual tax filings such as 1099’s, sales & use tax. Handles monthly reconciliations. Assists with the yearly Research & Development reports. Additional tasks as needed. Education and Experience Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field. Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with accounting software a plus Desired Characteristics A team player. Proven ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally to accomplish goals. Has a strong attention to detail and is committed to providing quality work. Exhibits drive for continuous improvement. Ability to identify needs and initiate creative approaches to developing programs/processes to address needs. Committed to supporting an inclusive workplace culture. Altieri provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Further, any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the above factors shall not be tolerated. #J-18808-Ljbffr Altieri