Staff Accountant

Finance Seattle, Washington


Description

We are an award-winning design firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. Our purpose-driven approach creates healthy places, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary and help create lasting change. You can learn more about our firm, see what it’s like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today! 
The role at a glance: 
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join NBBJ Seattle in a Staff Accountant role working directly with the Controller and Tax Director, as well as, collaborating with all areas of the Finance team.  
This position requires a curious-minded, detailed-oriented and deadline driven individual who is willing to be a team player. An ideal candidate will have proven themselves able to thrive in a fast-paced environment through their organizational skills and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. They will be comfortable working independently and be able to prioritize multiple projects. 
 
In your new role you will:
  • Participate in month-end close process preparing journal entries and assisting with workpaper review; ensuring deadlines are met 
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations 
  • Prepare state local and tax filings, property taxes, B&O filings and license renewal 
  • Analyze and summarize budget to actual variances 
  • Research problems and propose solutions 
  • Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules for consolidated financial statements 
  • Collaborate with teams to build annual firm wide overhead expense budget 
  • Work closely with the Accounts Payable team including reviewing payments and approving electronic banking transactions 
  • Oversee cash requirements for multiple entity bank accounts 
  • Assist in review and posting of other Finance team members’ work 
  • Assist in establishing, improving and documenting processes 
  • Demonstrate leadership, communication and teamwork on a daily basis
  • Special projects and other duties as needed
 
What you need to succeed
  • Minimum of 2-3 years cost accounting and general ledger experience with a track record of progressive responsibility
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with knowledge of GAAP
  • Public accounting experience a plus
  • Experience with a multi-company and multi-currency environment
  • Accuracy and strong analytical skills are essential
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, remaining professional, responsive and cooperative
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to speak and read Mandarin a plus
  • Deltek Vision and Sage Fixed Assets experience a plus

The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $70,000 and $75,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.