Senior Staff Accountant
Job Posting - Senior Staff Accountant (2 - 3 years of experience)
HYL seeks a Senior Accountant to join its award-winning design studio in Washington, DC.
We are an energetic, fresh-thinking practice, specializing in the design of dynamic and effective workplaces. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality design to our clients, who represent a wide range of business sectors and geographic locations. Our collaborative work environment provides opportunity for interaction, learning and growth in all aspects of architectural practice.
Successful candidates will have a BA in Accounting, excellent verbal communication skills, an ability to work collaboratively with team members. A & E experience, Deltek software a plus, CPA preferred.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day accounting and finance support across the full range of accounting activities. Supervise outsource accounting work and review/approve accounting data entered by staff members. Perform bank reconciliations, general ledger review, financial statement preparation, assist with forecasting and budget preparation.
• Manages month-end financial preparation.
• Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation and approval, credit card entries for errors.
• Review accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and all other accounting entries.
• Manages various cash receipts processes.
• Reviews all Client Invoice drafts, makes corrections and ensures completeness before sending to Clients.
• Identify journal entries needed to ensure accurate financial reporting; ensure all journal entries are recorded properly with appropriate reviews.
• Reconciles bank accounts and resolves any issues that may come up, including uncleared checks & differences.
• Maintains fixed assets, prepares Property Tax Reports.
• Secures financial information including main accounting files, payroll, accounts payable, deposits, and credit cards within HYL’s network.
• Preparing documentation and additional information for external accountant tax preparation.
• Prepares 1099 and 1096 annual reporting.
• Assists in the transition of the financial, accounting systems, AP, and AR systems as needed, including software implementation.
• Contribute to work identifying, researching, and implementing improvements in financial systems and processes to create workflow efficiencies and cost-saving techniques.
Qualifications
• 2-3 years of full time accounting experience, architectural industry knowledge a plus
• Actively pursuing CPA, completed licensure preferred
• Bachelors degree in accounting
• Strong Excel Skills, Deltek Products a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
Exempt, Full Time, Travel may be required, Overtime may be required
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
HYL is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants who are able to perform the job responsibilities of the position with reasonable accommodations will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability or national origin as required by applicable law.
For consideration, please submit electronically a concise cover letter and resume. Please do not exceed 8 mb for attachments.