About the opportunity

Join our team at MAKERS architecture and urban design LLP in this role where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the daily function of a company and its growing accounting needs. This position would take direction from the Accountant/Business Administrator (BA), and work in conjunction with them.

We aim for a supportive and employee-focused culture. If you want to work with a team of listeners, hard workers, innovators, collaborators, and problem-solvers, MAKERS is for you.

This position is based in our downtown Seattle office and supports accounting efforts in both our Seattle and San Diego locations. We are open to a part-time or full-time hire, and we support partial work-from-home arrangements with in-office work required.

Responsibilities

Our ideal candidate is a highly organized individual who is new to the accounting field and wants to gain more knowledge of small business accounting practices. Typical responsibilities include:

• Record and make daily deposits
• Support Bi-Weekly Payroll in BambooHR.
• Record accounts payable.
• Process subcontractor invoices.
• Assure up to date Certificate of Insurance (COI) for all subcontractors.
• Track and reconcile bank account and credit card accounts.
• Manage accuracy of weekly expense reports for all employees.
• Maintain accounting files.
• Assist Accountant/BA with monthly invoicing.
• Support Accountant/BA with other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, OR an associate’s degree in accounting with 3 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing Deltek Ajera or ERP systems a plus.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Who we are

MAKERS has been a leader in the urban, facilities, and federal planning and design fields for 50 years, consistently taking on and shaping projects that help our clients, communities, and the profession. As a 38-person, woman-owned small business, MAKERS believes staff with diverse backgrounds enrich and benefit our team, firm, and community. MAKERS offers a dynamic, flexible workplace and the opportunity to have a real impact on our projects and the firm.

Application

This is an hourly, nonexempt position, with a base salary starting at $30/hour, DOE. MAKERS’ benefits and perks include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, merit-based bonuses, transit passes, continuing education funding and more. Please note, health care benefits are for employees working over 24 hours a week.

Current or future visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

No phone calls/emails please. The position is open until filled. Please note we are not conducting interviews until the second week of July 2024.

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MAKERS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MAKERS will verify employment eligibility with E-Verify.

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