Job Summary
Metropolitan Build is a design-build and general contracting firm with 42 years’ experience serving the St. Louis residential, commercial, and institutional markets. We specialize in historic preservation work, and our professional services include the collaborative professions of architecture, engineering, and construction management. We endeavor to improve the quality of life of our employees and clients through teamwork producing inspired design and a commitment to construction excellence.
We are currently seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented bookkeeping and administrative assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate for this position will be comfortable performing work across a variety of business disciplines in the organization and take pride in delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment. This diverse role will be needed to provide bookkeeping skills of AP, AR, payroll, and monthly close out activities using construction management / accounting software and provide clerical support in addition to general office tasks. Additional assistance will provide construction management team with cost control functions, tax credit applications, support documentation and assistance in project coordination. This position is based out of our office in the historic Tower Grove East area of St. Louis next to the Compton Heights neighborhood.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of administrative tasks as needed, which will require learning project management and accounting systems
- Provide data entry as needed for all payroll and payables into an integrated accounting and construction management software, Computer Ease.
- Produce financial reports. Training and education will be provided as needed.
- Provide information as needed for CPA and insurance companies’ audits.
- Work with the principal of the firm and other members of the management team in a support capacity to help execute project-based deliverables on schedule and in a comprehensive manner
- Perform various administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning
- Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock and reordering office supplies as needed.
- Assist office manager and perform office management responsibilities.
- Provide construction project management assistance including contracts coordination, product research, supplier management, coordinating and tracking deliveries, and placing orders.
- Complete tasks in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner
Requirements
- 2 years minimum college education or equivalent business accounting and bookkeeping
- Minimum 5 years professional work experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles.
- Familiarity with accounting software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to take clear directions and complete tasks
- Exceptional organizational skills, in organizing materials in both digital and print format
- Attention to detail, including accuracy with numbers and data
- Strong work ethic and problem solver
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively move on to “next up” tasks to be fulfilled
- Effective time management skills, including the ability to focus on priority tasks first
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Strong preference given to candidates with experience in the construction field, with an understanding of basic construction materials, practices and processes, product sourcing, and project needs
- College degree is desirable, but not required
- Contract administration support
- Familiarity with Computer Ease Software
- Understanding of Construction Job Costing Principles
- Internet research skills
- Strong math and language skills
WE ARE OFFERING:
- $52,000 per year salary, compensation commensurate with experience
- Health coverage benefit compensation
- 5 days PTO in year 1, increasing to 10-day PTO in year 2
- Flexible work schedule negotiable
- Small-office work environment with a variety of interesting work
- Training and support / skills development
- Opportunity to advance within our growing organization
Please submit your salary requirements along with your resume and references.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Metropolitan Build is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Computerease Software: 1 year (Preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)
- Construction Job Costing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
