Staff Accountant

Life At PE

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 25 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity

The Staff Accountant is an integral member of the Global Accounting team. This position reports to the Senior Accountant and works closely with domestic and international accounting personnel. The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, be detail oriented and have a strong desire to grow within the firm. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to manage time well and to achieve deadlines; possess methodical follow-through skills; and have an enthusiastic "can-do" attitude toward all assignments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting analysis as part of the month-end close process.
• Preparation and maintenance of financial schedules including but not limited to: fixed assets, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, deferred rent and lease amortizations.
• Participate in the Company’s monthly and yearly closing; support financial audits/reviews
• Maintain the Equipment Leasing program; manage compliance with contracts and oversee lease payables
• Maintain business license registration and renewal process in conjunction with third party vendor(s).
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analyses
• Preparation of financial data for indirect tax planning, regulatory reporting and compliance filings
• Process regulatory filings in a timely manner
• Assist with investigation and resolution of state & local department indirect tax notices
• Work closely with clients, vendors, and project managers to obtain information regarding potential deductions, educational grants or allowances
• Participate in projects to support firm-wide initiatives, process improvement and process changes
  
  

• Full knowledge of Microsoft Office tools is required
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Eager to learn and takes initiative
• Good problem-solving and time management
  
  

• Can-do attitude is a must! You thrive on assisting your colleagues and roll up your sleeves to meet deadlines and help keep the ship running full steam ahead.
• Eager to learn and takes initiative
• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting. Finance, Business Administration or other related fields
• Professional services environment preferred (Architectural, Engineering or Construction)
• Fluent in English, verbal and written is required; additional languages are a bonus!
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and exceptional communication skills
• Understanding of GAAP is required
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information
• Possess and demonstrate the highest degree of integrity
• Commitment to ethical behavior and compliance with all Company policies, current FASB guidance, and US and International laws