Staff Accountant at SERA Architects Inc

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reconciliations, Accounting Close Processes, Financial Analysis, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable Review, Fixed Asset Ledger, Depreciation, Amortization, General Ledger Analysis, Compliance Reporting, Client Invoicing, Budget Preparation, Training, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Description Summary Perform complex and detailed reconciliations and accounting close processes. Conduct research and critical analyses. Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex financial problems that may involve multiple areas of SERA operations, including: identification of underlying issues; recognizing exceptions; and recommending solutions. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare journal entries, workpapers and reconciliations for monthly and yearly general ledger close. Review weekly Accounts Payable transactions. Review, analyze, and report errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and report findings to the Senior Accountant and/or Controller. Maintain fixed asset ledger and routinely calculate depreciation and amortization. Prepare monthly analysis of general ledger accounts. Interpret and apply internal policies and external regulations; and create and/or review compliance reports that may be complex. Assess client and business needs; formulate recommendations to determine approach to managing and completing processes. Periodically prepare client invoices and assist project managers in ensuring accurate accounting data. Create reports for a variety of internal and external audiences. Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual departmental budgets. Assist in training and reviewing the work of other staff. Model the firm’s values and core commitments, ensuring alignment with internal expectations for professionalism, collaboration, and ethical behavior. Respect and reinforce established firm policies and processes. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum of 3 years accounting experience required. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek for Professional Services preferred. Architectural/Engineering/Construction industry experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. High proficiency in Excel analytical functionality (pivot tables, queries etc.). Ability to apply professionalism and discretion in handling of confidential information. Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete duties of position. Takes initiative, evokes process improvements, and can work collaboratively. Action-oriented, approachable and customer-focused attitude. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. SERA Architects Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The role involves performing complex reconciliations and accounting close processes, including preparing journal entries and reviewing Accounts Payable transactions monthly and yearly. Duties also include maintaining the fixed asset ledger, analyzing general ledger accounts, and assisting with client invoicing and budget preparation.