Full-time staff accountant with Ajera experience

We are a small, dynamic, friendly, award-winning structural engineering firm in Berkeley, CA, in our 42nd year of serving the Bay Area.

We are seeking a full-time (40-hour week) detail-oriented staff accountant with a strong background in accounting and finance, specifically within the architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry, and with proficiency in Deltek Ajera or other project-accounting software. Depending on their depth of experience and expertise, we will consider candidates seeking fully remote or hybrid employment. Ideal start date: 10/01/24, no later than 11/01/24.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or related field.

7 to 10 years of experience in a progressively responsible position in bookkeeping / accounting.

Experience with the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) or other professional services industry.

Solid understanding of GAAP and knowledge of fundamentals associated with different functional areas of accounting.

Proficient in GL account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.

Computer proficiencies required (along with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software platforms):

Deltek Ajera accounting software.

Other project-based financial software (Deltek Vision preferred, or QuickBooks) may be sufficient if candidate is a quick and nimble learner across platforms.

Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, GoogleSheets, and GoogleDocs.

Virtual-meeting and collaboration software: Zoom, MicrosoftTeams, GoogleMeet, and Slack.

OTHER NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to multitask and reprioritize work to meet deadlines, while keeping composure under pressure.

Well organized with a rigorous level of detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Client- and service-oriented, with excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts payable: credit cards, vendor invoice entry/payment, employee expense reports, W9-tracking, 1099 filing, and the posting of such transactions.

Accounts receivable: project accounting including monthly invoice generation in coordination with project directors/managers and firm principals; tracking accounts receivable and collections—following up with clients to ensure timely payment; check deposits and posting.

All aspects of payroll processing, including time sheet review, inputting data into (ADP) payroll program, accrual tracking, 401k deferrals, HSA contributions, and payroll posting.

Work with HR wherever necessary to ensure accurate record keeping and the correct application of benefits.

Bank account and credit card reconciliations to general ledger.

Researching and correcting account discrepancies.

Support month- and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries for prepaids, account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.

Coordinate with offsite accounting consultancy.

Limited accounting responsibilities (1 hr/week) for small software company with no payroll (simple AP/AR using QuickBooks).

General administrative help may sometimes be required (5% max).

We offer excellent benefits including an HSA-qualified health plan; dental and vision care allowance; life insurance; wage-replacement benefits for family and medical leaves of absence; professional development allowance; 401k plan with company match; paid time off (vacation, sick, and bereavement leave; 9 holidays plus the weekdays between Christmas and New Year's Day); and time off for volunteering. Please email your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements in response to this ad.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.