Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

• Are you detail-oriented, organized, and throughout?
• Are you a dependable, team player who is eager to pitch in wherever needed?
• Do you want to flourish in a company with an exceptional culture?

Lenity Architecture, award-winning leader in senior housing and commercial architecture with an integrated team of over 30 professionals, is looking for an Accounting Assistant, who can take initiative and has a positive, team-player attitude to join the accounting team.

Position Summary

As Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for performing functions across all areas of accounting. You will also be responsible for having extensive interaction with staff in order to ensure compliance for time tracking and expense reports, and for maintaining a positive relationship between staff and the accounting department.

We are looking for a dependable, organized, detail-oriented, team-player to contribute to the overall success of our organization. Your essential duties will be to enter data for all areas of accounting including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Reconciliations back-up, and Consultant Tracking review; review staff time entry, ensuring accuracy and completion; submit accurate time and personnel records to our outside Payroll & HR service as well as establishing a good working relationship with them; and work directly with the Staff Accountant to assist in multiple responsibilities.

Education + Experience

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;
• OR Three (3) to Five (5) years related experience and/or training;
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • MS Excel
  • QuickBooks

General Objectives and Responsibilities

• Provides accounting support.
• Inputs accounting data into computers for tracking, manipulation and reporting purposes. Compiles and prepares specialized accounting reports.
• Researches accounting records to assist in the identification and resolution of problems or inadequacies of accounting information.
• Establishes and maintains department files in accordance with office procedure.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers and vendors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from manager.

Compensation:

Lenity Architecture is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a productive and collaborative work environment for employees. We offer a generous benefit and compensation package including medical + dental insurance, 401(k) – upon eligibility, PTO, holidays + one floating holiday, coffee, doughnuts, and so much more! Exceptional salary and benefits to those who qualify (starting at $20/hour, DOE).

To Apply:

If you are ready to join a team that takes pride in what they do and tries to put their best foot forward with each personal interaction, then send your cover letter and resume today!

Lenity Architecture is licensed in over 20 U.S. states with architects in five additional states. With our team of over 30 employees, including architects, engineers, drafters, site planners, permitting experts and administrative staff, our experience working with a wide range of different state and local jurisdictions means that our team is able to navigate even the most challenging processes.

The word “lenity” is defined as the quality of being mild or gentle towards others. At Lenity Architecture, this simple but powerful word takes the form of strong relationships that make the commercial architecture or senior housing planning, design and building process seem effortless to the client. Since our inception, we have planned and designed hundreds of projects and along the way we’ve always put relationships first. Our goal is to provide our clients a seamless and profitable planning, design and building experience while enriching the lives our staff, clients and those that enter the walls we help build.

We strive to live up to our name and have found that a spirit of willingness, enthusiasm and respect are powerful drivers of long-term success. Decades of experience have taught us that regardless of the project size or complexity, there is great reward in seeing it through as a team.

Recommended Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Architecture
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Expense Management