Accountant / Bookkeeper

Company: Waypoint sign company
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Ad title: Accounting / Bookkeeping Waypoint Sign Company Based in Seattle, Waypoint is a local signage company with a national presence. We execute design/build signage solutions across the country, but of course have a significant focus in our home market, the Puget Sound region. Waypoint partners with the real estate development community to provide complete signage packages for new construction projects. Our four areas: Wayfinding, Code, ADA and architectural signage Exterior/property ID Environmental graphics Marketing signage Waypoint is a one stop shop for our developer and general contractor clients. We provide full project programming, permitting, design, fabrication and installation services in-house. And we do this with creativity Every project is unique and custom. We are a design/build shop. Why is this important? This means we can provide certainty of timing, budget and design to our clients. Our fabrication team has to actually create the signage that our designers dream up, all within a specific budget. The nature of our business means that our team is fabulous at communication. As a Seattle based company, we are fortunate to have access to awesome talent. And coffee--- and salmon--- but seriously, we have a fantastic team. Waypoint---s almost 30 professionals are specialists with many years of experience in their individual fields. Our in-house design team is always seeking new creative signage concepts, while our precise fabricators craft signage to ensure quality and durability. The installation team is adept at working quietly and efficiently within construction sites in many states. Every person, from our administrative staff to our project managers to our shop employees shows great care in their work. That makes us proud. Are you a bookkeeping/accounting fanatic looking for a team as fun as you are? Come interview us and see if we are a fit for you The details: A background in construction will provide good depth of knowledge for the breath of things that happens at Waypoint. Contracts, suppliers, materials, various types of labor, construction draws, sales, monies in/monies out, etc. A positive team oriented spirit with a take charge personality will be perfect for this essential position. Key Responsibilities: Monthly project billings, including setting up new projects in timekeeping and accounting systems, creating billing review reports for project manager review, generating invoices, and sending invoices to clients Full-cycle accounts receivable, including depositing checks, applying payments, reviewing aging reports, and making collections efforts Full-cycle accounts payable, including processing vendor invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and weekly check runs Payroll preparation and processing Bank and account reconciliations Work with external CPA on tax returns and other items as needed Miscellaneous general accounting duties Answering telephone calls and emails from customers and clients and directing them to relevant staff Specific daily/weekly/monthly/yearly responsibilities to be discussed in the interview process Desired Background and Skills: Proficient experience with Microsoft Excel and the general Office suite (required) Minimum of 4 years--- experience in a business setting providing accounting related tasks (required) Experience using Quickbooks (required) and any enterprise software would be beneficial College degree in accounting, business, or related field (preferred) Ability to analyze problems, develop and recommend solutions, and resolve issues Able to perform effectively both independently and as a team member Good written and spoken communication skills Highly organized, detailed-oriented, and able to protect confidential information Salary/benefits This is a full time, salaried position. Compensation: DOE 10 days paid vacation will be provided each year and can be used as accrued throughout the year 5 days of sick time will be provided each year Employer sponsored 401k will be available (at 90 Days of employment) Access to Waypoints subsidized health benefits as well as well as voluntary dental/vision benefits at 90 days. Paid holidays to include: New Year---s Day Memorial Day Fourth of July (if it falls on a weekday) Labor Day Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Pay: 60K - 80K yearly salary (DOE) Check us out www.waypointsignco.com

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