Accounting Assistant

WRJ Design is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Accounting Assistant to support the financial and administrative functions that help drive our studio’s day-to-day operations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the accuracy and organization of our accounting processes while reflecting the professionalism and precision that define the WRJ brand.

The ideal candidate will contribute to a wide range of accounting tasks, including accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, vendor communications, and monthly billing. In addition, this position provides backup support to our front desk team—greeting guests, answering phones, and assisting with administrative projects as needed.

We’re looking for someone with strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and a sharp eye for detail. If you’re a collaborative team player who enjoys working in a design-focused, fast-paced environment and takes pride in supporting operational excellence, we’d love to meet you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• A/R Accounts Receivable process, check receiving, entries, communication with clients/designers


• A/P Account Payable: Assistance with payables.


• Administrative expense and Purchase Order payment entries in Studio Designer.


• Vendor credit/refund follow-up and account inquiries.


• Filing paperwork.


• Mail sorting and filing.


• Assistance with accounting Email Management.


• Bank Reconciliations.


• Follow up with Employees on credit card expenses and client payment questions.


• Assistance with monthly project time billing.


• Backup support for  and guest greeting.


• Recycling monitoring and assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS      

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a similar field.
  


• At least one year of experience in an administrative role with the use of basic accounting skills.


• Excellent Administrative skills
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• MS Office suite -Excel expertise preferred, Outlook, Word. 


• Experience with Studio Designer or QuickBooks is a plus. 

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, hourly position. Starting pay will be $24.04 an hour.

BENEFITS

• WRJ covers 75% of the employee’s medical insurance premium and 50% of the employee’s dental and vision premiums


• 401k and profit-sharing plan


• Paid holidays


• 10 days of PTO


• Paid holiday closure during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day


• Purchasing: After 1 year of employment, employees can purchase items at the Firm’s cost


• Eligible for an annual bonus based on company profitability and your commitment to our core values

CORE VALUES

WRJ is committed to our core values.  We recruit team members who also committed to these values.  Our core values are:

• Creating Beauty: We create visually compelling and stimulating design that inspires the soul. Quality, craftsmanship, harmony, natural materials and exceptional design, experience and service, are the DNA of who we are.


• Passion For Knowledge: We enthusiastically encourage everyone on the WRJ team to further their knowledge and understanding of their respective areas of expertise. We seek out sources and travel the world in search of inspiration. Our team proactively and creatively solves problems and draws upon their own experience for the mutual benefit to ourselves and our clients.


• Internal Compass: We are dedicated to individual initiative and creative thinking within a team framework that emphasizes professional respect and collaboration; always striving to go above and beyond to meet our goals.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the position, submit your resume and cover letter to this posting. No phone inquiries please.

WRJ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.  Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidates.