Staff Accountant (Finance)
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The role at a glance:
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join NBBJ Seattle in a Staff Accountant role working directly with the Controller and Tax Director, as well as, collaborating with all areas of the Finance team.
This position requires a curious-minded, detailed-oriented and deadline driven individual who is willing to be a team player. An ideal candidate will have proven themselves able to thrive in a fast-paced environment through their organizational skills and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. They will be comfortable working independently and be able to prioritize multiple projects.
In your new role you will:
- Participate in month-end close process preparing journal entries and assisting with workpaper review; ensuring deadlines are met
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations
- Prepare state local and tax filings, property taxes, B&O filings and license renewal
- Analyze and summarize budget to actual variances
- Research problems and propose solutions
- Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules for consolidated financial statements
- Collaborate with teams to build annual firm wide overhead expense budget
- Work closely with the Accounts Payable team including reviewing payments and approving electronic banking transactions
- Oversee cash requirements for multiple entity bank accounts
- Assist in review and posting of other Finance team members' work
- Assist in establishing, improving and documenting processes
- Demonstrate leadership, communication and teamwork on a daily basis
- Special projects and other duties as needed
What you need to succeed
- Minimum of 2- 3 years cost accounting and general ledger experience with a track record of progressive responsibility
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with knowledge of GAAP
- Public accounting experience a plus
- Experience with a multi-company and multi-currency environment
- Accuracy and strong analytical skills are essential
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, remaining professional, responsive and cooperative
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to speak and read Mandarin a plus
- Deltek Vision and Sage Fixed Assets experience a plus
The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $70,000 and $75,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.
