Staff Accountant - 1O1k049

Snipebridge, a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities in the Architecture & Planning industry, is seeking an Staff Accountant.

Our client is a design practice founded on the idea that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture, and people and that inspiring surroundings positively affect people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes—often for art collectors—to academic, cultural and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design.

Position Description

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for Overhead Budget, Month-End Close; Federal, State and City Tax Payments; Bank Reconciliation; Fixed Asset Schedule; and Financial Reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Overhead Budget:  Execute and maintain the Overhead Budget process, including monthly reporting to budget managers.  Includes yearly budget review and forecasting each fall working with firm leadership.
• Month-End Close:  Execute the month-end close process by preparing Balance Sheet and P&L workbooks.  Research any issues and develop resolutions.  Prepare journal entries as required for the reconciliation of all GL accounts.  Support all financial audits.
• Federal, State and City Tax:  Prepare and submit all federal, state and city tax returns for processing.  Coordinate with the AP team for tax payments.
• Bank Reconciliation:  Execute the monthly bank reconciliation process including review of all bank accounts and coordinating cash entries with the AP team. 
• Fixed Asset Schedule:  Maintain the Fixed Asset Schedule and coordinate payments with the AP Team for all equipment leases.  Coordinate new equipment purchases with the Contracts Team and Budget Managers.
• Financial Reporting:  Prepare monthly reports – including Consolidated Balance Sheet/P&L, Revenue, Budget vs Actuals, and other accounting reports as requested.

Education/Skills/Experience:

• Accounting Degree or equivalent work-related experience
• 5 or more years of increasing experience in accrual-based accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Familiar with MS Office and intermediate Excel skills
• Experience with Deltek Vision system management and reporting a plus