Accounting Assistant

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines-from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we're refreshing a retailer's brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.

Your Role

The Accounting Assistant provides essential administrative and financial support to the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate execution of daily transactional activities. This role is responsible for maintaining financial records, assisting with reconciliations, preparing basic reports, and preparation of reimbursable back-up.

What You Will Do

• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records, both digital and physical.

• Support routine journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Assist in maintaining the integrity of accounting systems by ensuring accurate coding and supporting documentation.

• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies or obtain missing documentation.

• Support audits by organizing materials, retrieving documentation, and responding to basic audit requests.

• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad-hoc requests from the finance team.

Your Qualifications

• 1-2 years' accounting experience

• Highly organized, detail oriented with a high level of accuracy

• Proactive and able to work effectively in a team environment

• Able to work well under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines

• Well written with excellent verbal communication skills

• Cost-conscious, and able to scrutinize overhead charges, alerting department leaders when appropriate

**The hourly salary will be estimated between $27.00 - $32.00 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.