What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant- Procurement Team position at Rios Inc?
Description
RIOS is an international design collective. We are actively in pursuit of wonder within the design of the built environment. We believe design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change the world. We practice interconnected design across architecture, placemaking, and landscape architecture to define design as a continuum.
We follow a process that begins with attunement, where program and context shape strong conceptual thinking to establish a holistically informed big idea through which we develop form, confirm function, and define experience as the basis on which to explore ecology, material, and tectonic expression. We are known for our bold solutions that are inclusive of the wider context and are ever mindful that an interdisciplinary approach to design brings about inclusive, resilient, and original solutions that ensure diversity and resilience.
We have an immediate opening for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our dynamic architecture firm and support our Procurement Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial integrity of procurement activities, including vendor payments, cost tracking, budget reconciliation, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement finance, possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, and thrive in a collaborative, design-driven environment.
All positions at RIOS are hybrid with three days in office.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the Procurement Team to track and reconcile all purchases, invoices, and payment schedules for materials, furnishings, and services.
- Ensure accurate coding of procurement expenses and allocation to appropriate projects or departments.
- Maintain and reconcile accounts payable ledgers related to procurement activities.
- Monitor vendor contracts and purchase orders to ensure timely payments and adherence to budget constraints.
- Prepare financial reports, cost analyses, and procurement spend forecasts for internal stakeholders.
- Assist with budgeting, project cost tracking, and financial planning in alignment with architectural project timelines.
- Partner with the Finance Department to streamline procurement-to-pay processes and resolve discrepancies.
- Support audits by providing documentation and financial records related to procurement.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and industry regulations.
Requirements
Qualifications/Skills:
- High attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working cross-functionally with procurement, project managers, and vendors.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
- 7 years of experience in accounting, preferably in procurement or within a design, construction, or architecture environment.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Deltek) and Excel
- Experience with Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and procurement accounting practices preferred
