Staff Accountant

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.

POSITION 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: Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements Maintains the general ledgers Reconciles general ledger accounts to their schedules, work on closing of the monthly books Reconciles all bank accounts monthly Prepares and enter journal entries Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts Provides external auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit Files tax forms for local government agencies. E.g., Sales and Use Tax Files annual 1099's Works with the Corporate Personal Tax Accountant to file Personal Taxes for Partners Maintains knowledge of current accounting practices and procedures 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.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Work from home

Work Location:

In person