Description

About the Position

R3A Architecture is seeking an experienced Financial Administrator to help drive the firm’s financial success by managing the firm’s bookkeeping, accounting, and project financial life cycle for a team of creative professionals.    

Role and Responsibilities

• Financial, bookkeeping and accounting operations including invoicing, collections, cash flow management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial controls, budget projections
• Compile and provide financial and project reports, KPIs, to internal firm leadership and external financial partners as required
• Assist project managers with project financial setup and ongoing maintenance, fee information, consultant information, tracking and analysis of project performance, project budgeting and relevant analytics
• Provide tax reporting information to external CPA
• Coordinate with external payroll and benefits administrator
• Should be experienced in or able to quickly become familiar with Deltek Ajera project accounting and management software

About R3A Architecture 

We are a progressive architectural firm, located on the historic South Side in the vibrant East Carson Street district, with a specialty in Higher Education/Science & Technology/Smart Workplace/Civic &Community Design.  You will be part of a stimulating work environment, with regular opportunities to enrich your knowledge base.  We offer a hybrid and flexible workplace and studio environment driven by research, continuous learning and professional development, as well as opportunities for growth and career advancement and encourage initiative and original thinking.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Are values that we subscribe to as a firm and that is reflected in our work culture, environment and attitudes towards one another as well as in the way we treat each other, our working dynamics with our staff, clients or other industry partners.  R3A is a small business with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our team includes a diverse mix of employees representing equity of gender, race and orientation.  We are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified persons; to prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic or status protected by law. 

Compensation

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits depending on experience.

Benefits

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Package for employee with additional child/family coverage options
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• This position is flexible/hybrid, including work from home
• 401k profit sharing retirement plan
• Free parking
• Professional development program
• Company paid professional organization membership

How to Apply

If this sounds interesting to you, please submit a cover letter and resume to r3a@r3a.com. In the subject line of your email, please list the following:  Your Name and Position being applied for. 

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Requirements

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years experience, in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Superior verbal and written communication ability
• Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to multitask
• Confident, engaging, proactive and collaborative
• Technology savvy with business and financial software, such as Deltek Ajera, Quickbooks, Excel.  Additional training is available if necessary.