Margaret Sullivan StudioMargaret Sullivan Studio (MSS) is a women-owned, nationally recognized design firm based in New York City. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, energetic, and ambitious person to join our growing 12-person studio.
This position is for a Full-service Bookkeeper.
This job demands a “people person” with strong experience in Accounting, Interpersonal and listening abilities, collaboration and team-building skills, verbal and written communication, Attention to detail, Time-management and organizational abilities, Customer service skills, Negotiation skills
A significant part of the job would include interacting with Principal, Project Mangers, and staff to listen to their questions and formulate answers and regular reporting that incorporate and address the staff perspective
Previous bookkeeping experience for a firm providing professional services is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Principal, Business Consultant, Outside Accountant, and MSS with the following responsibilities
Bookkeeping
Accounts Receivable including invoice creation, tracking, and following up for payment
Reimbursable expense invoicing
Record bank deposits
Payroll with outside service including all tax filing as necessary,
Accounts Payable
Record and code credit card transactions; Reclassifying and recoding transactions per Principal and Project Manager review
Reconcile multiple bank, credit card, and loan accounts
Manage Accounting email
Participate in development of and full responsibility to monitor and maintain in QuickBooks/Divvy/Float both Firmwide Annual Budget and Individual Project Budgets
1099 Preparation
Preparation of non-routine year-end schedules or reports requested by CPA
Audit and census support (workers’ comp and similar)
Staff training as necessary in QuickBooks, Divvy, and Float
Tracking and monitoring premiums and costs for all corporate and employee insurance and benefits
Tracking employee PTO
Support staff members when projects are at deadlines.
Prepare Accounting’s weekly and monthly documents, and open issues for Principal review
Assign new Project Numbers
Ensure all contracts and project numbers are current and filed properly
Support the P&L management and documentation
Human Resources
Assist in new employee orientation process (with MSS team members)
Manage Insurance Policy renewals, premiums, budgeting
REQUIREMENTS
Previous bookkeeping experience for a firm providing professional services is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including strong Excel skills Suite, QuickBooks Online
Knowledge of Divvy, Bill.com, and Float preferred
ABOUT US
Margaret Sullivan Studio is an award-winning full service design firm focused on working with forward-thinking civic and cultural institutions. We envision, program, and design educational and cultural institutions for the 21st century. Our Studio is a national leader in developing new models for public libraries and civic spaces, and works with some of the most important public institution clients throughout the country.
MSS is a Minority and Women-Owned Business based in NYC and is committed to attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and all styles of thinking to succeed. We prioritize building a company and a community where all people thrive and are inspired to do their best work every day. MSS is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
We enjoy a shared positive attitude, curiosity, and mission-driven desire to design equitable communities.
TO APPLY
Send us your resume, references, highlights of what you’re passionate about and why this is the job for you
