Accounting Specialist

Location

Portland, OR | United States

Job description

Description

Hennebery Eddy Architects seeks an Accounting Specialist to be the "go to" person for our client billing and collections, vendor management and payments, and project accounting support for our financial operations and architecture project teams. The is a full-time position located in Portland, Oregon. This position requires the individual to work in-person in the office Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable

• Post electronic and physical check client receipts.
• Prepare and process weekly project and overhead vendor payments.
• Prepare weekly report of AP/AR and cash activity.
• Monthly bank account and credit card statement reconciliations.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and vendors; establishing payment information and documentation.

Project Accounting

• Preparation of monthly client invoices.
• Set up new project fees and modify existing projects as needed in Deltek Ajera.
• Issue monthly client statements.
• Assist project managers and design teams with standard and ad hoc financial reporting.
• Communicate with clients and consultants regarding invoices and payments.

Administrative Support

• Provide backup coverage to the Portland office front desk when office administrator and office coordinator are unavailable, including answering phones.
• Provide administrative support to CFO and Accountant as needed.

Other

• Identify process improvements.
• Understand and manage responsibilities according to cyclical internal deadlines.

Qualifications

• College level accounting coursework preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role. Experience in professional services industry preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes.
• Experience with Deltek Ajera or Deltek Vision strongly preferred.
• Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Outstanding time management skills with the ability to be flexible.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Take pride in your work and that of Hennebery Eddy Architects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of three references preferred.
• A background check will be conducted.

To Apply

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume.

About Hennebery Eddy

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we serve clients throughout the West with additional locations in Bend, Oregon, and Bozeman, Montana. Hennebery Eddy was named the 2018 firm of the year by the AIA Northwest & Pacific Region are also recognized as a JUST Organization through the International Living Future Institute, reflective of the firm's long-standing commitment to equity and social justice. Visit to learn more.

Benefits

Hennebery Eddy offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to competitive health plan options, flexible paid time off, monthly hybrid work stipend, paid volunteering days, a community service scholarship, a sabbatical program, and reimbursements for professional development, licensure, and certification.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Hennebery Eddy Architects, Inc. is 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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