THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN.
An award-winning architecture and multi-disciplinary design firm, seeks Finance / Accounting Assistant for a fast-paced environment. Superb Communication and organizational skills required.
Role:
Candidate will work directly with Chief Financial Officer and accounting department and will act as a liaison between Chief Financial Officer, partners, and staff members. Responsibilities will include providing administrative support to Chief Financial Officer with strong sensitivity to confidentiality.
Main responsibilities include:
- Manage inbox and maintain calendar for Chief Financial Officer by drafting responses, flagging urgencies, and ensuring high-priority items receive timely attention with strong sensitivity to confidentiality and timing
- Field phone calls for the Chief Financial Officer
- Complete Chief Financial Officer's weekly timesheet and monthly expense report
- Act as a communication hub for Chief Finance Officer across departments and studios
- Assist with monthly billing meetings as needed
- Manage accounting department's absence requests and timesheet approvals
- Assist with coordination of trainings, events, etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or other equivalent degree)
- Two + years' relevant work experience in similar roles
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and organizational skills
- Strong time management skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making skills are a must
- Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping
- Interest in architecture and design is a plus
- Proficiency in Deltek VantagePoint, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams is preferred
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
