Staff Accountant
Job Type
Full-time
Description

About Ayers Saint Gross

Ayers Saint Gross is an internationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, graphic design, interior architecture, and space analytics. Since our founding in 1912, we have built a reputation for designing environments of enduring value. The focus of our expertise and most of our work supports mission-driven clients, particularly colleges, universities, and cultural institutions. Our design approach is inspired by a critical and analytical discourse, a respect for past wisdom, a mind to future potential, and a belief that we have an obligation to leave places better than we found them. Our mission is to engage people and places to create designs that enrich our world. With over 200 professionals, we are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with offices in Washington, DC and Tempe, Arizona.


Position Description

Reporting to the CFO, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function and supporting various financial tasks to ensure accurate and efficient operations. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent and timely service to internal stakeholders and business partners. The Staff Accountant will collaborate with colleagues across the finance team to maintain accurate financial records and support the company's financial planning and performance.  


Responsibilities 

Accounts Payable 

  • Execute tasks related to the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices for trade vendors, and creating invoices from POs for consultant invoices 
  • Research and resolve discrepancies on vendor statements  
  • Monitor and sort several accounting email in-boxes 
  • Review and approve employee expense reports for reimbursement, ensuring compliance with company policies 
  • Import company credit card transactions, review and approve employee expense reports associated with the purchasing card charges in compliance with company policies, and reconcile credit card clearing account 
  • Prepare accounts payable and travel purchasing card expense reports with supporting receipts 
  • Maintain a current list of Certificates of Insurance and W-9s for consultants and trade vendors 
  • Prepare weekly payment runs for employee reimbursements, consultant, and trade vendors 
  • Remit monthly sales tax  
  • Prepare annual 1099s 

Cash Management 

  • Accurately apply cash receipts to client accounts 
  • Record cash disbursement and cash receipt transactions and transfers in a timely manner to ensure accurate bank reconciliations 

General Ledger 

  • Maintain and reconcile fixed asset register with the general ledger 
  • Record standard journal entries and maintain supporting schedules 
  • Support month-end closing activities, reconciliations, and account analyses 
  • Review costs for variances and prepare necessary accruals  
  • Support the annual audit and valuation process and respond to corresponding inquiries. 
  • Complete annual financial surveys 
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. 
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a professional services environment. 
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. 
  • Audit experience is beneficial. 
  • Experience with Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint preferred 
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. 

Why work at Ayers Saint Gross?

  • We are a design-driven firm working with exceptional clients.
  • We are an employee-owned company, with over 100 years of design excellence.
  • We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups.
  • We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring Architecture and Design to the community.

Ayers Saint Gross is a respected leader in the community offering a highly energized work environment. For additional information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ayerssaintgross.com.


 The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000 annually. 

The offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.


Ayers Saint Gross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment based on merit, performance, and business needs 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. Ayers Saint Gross is committed to providing accessible employment; specific physical and mental requirements for this position may be provided upon request. Please contact info@ayerssaintgross.com for additional information.