For over 30 years Dore + Whittier has been a leader in educational facility design with a strong focus on public K-12 schools and public safety projects. With offices in Newburyport, MA, and Burlington, VT, D+W is an award-winning full-service design and project management firm that fosters close collaboration at all levels. We pride ourselves in our commitment to designing buildings that inspire its users with exciting, functional, sustainable, and cost-effective designs.
SUMMARY
Dore + Whittier is looking for a staff accountant who will aid in the preparation and maintenance of financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
SALARY RANGE
$70,000 – $100,000
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree in accounting, or related field
- Minimum three years of related experience
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting including Work in Process (WIP)
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
- Strong Excel skills are required
- Familiarity with Ajera is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Collaborative mindset is required
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following; others may be assigned:
- Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements
- Maintain the general ledgers
- Reconcile general ledger accounts to their schedules, work on closing of the monthly books
- Reconcile all bank accounts monthly
- Prepare and enter journal entries
- Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manage accounts receivable collections
- Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
- Provide external auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
- File tax forms for local government agencies, e.g., Sales and Use Tax
- File annual 1099s
- Work with the Corporate Personal Tax Accountant to file Personal Taxes for Partners
- Maintain knowledge of current accounting practices and procedures
Dore + Whittier is an equal opportunity employer. We offer full-time employees comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and profit-sharing bonuses.
Qualified applicants, please email your resume to jobs@doreandwhittier.com.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected to perform.
Dore + Whittier prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
