Accounting

We are always looking for new talent to join our team. If you are interested in pursuing a career in accounting management, have an avid interest in organization, improving efficiency, systems management, and client relations, we would like to meet you. Submit your resume through our contact form to connect with our team today.

 

BOOKKEEPER

This position will report to our Senior Accountant. The position requires FT hours Monday through Friday (9am-5pm). This position will consist of a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of 2 in-office days working from our showroom (3821 W Montrose Ave) with the remaining weekdays working remotely. During the initial training period of 3-6 months, the work schedule will predominantly require candidate to work in office.

Please note we are a multi-tiered company. The ideal candidate will assist with the following responsibilities for two of our branches – Areté Renovators (www.areterenovators.com) and Areté the Art of Design (www.aretetheartofdesign.com). This position may grow into also assisting with Areté Property Development (www.aretepropertydevelopment.com).

Responsibilities:

ARETE RENOVATORS

  • Accounts Receivable (A/R) – client billing, review all projects and follow up with clients on past due invoices or any payment related inquiries
  • Accounts Payable (A/P) – assist with reviewing subcontractor billing and payroll
  • Assist with insurance & COI process
  • Assist in filing of documents and organizing the filing system
  • Collect and review lien waivers for compliance and follow-up with trade contractors as appropriate
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail, scan documents, and forward to appropriate parties
  • Understand, embrace and execute the core values of Areté throughout your daily interactions with internal and external clients

ARETE THE ART OF DESIGN

  • Accounts Receivable (A/R) – client billing, review all projects and follow up with clients on past due invoices or any payment related inquiries
  • Managing purchase order process on day-to-day basis
  • Managing client budgets for completed projects
  • Reconciling credit card accounts

ARETE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

  • Invoicing (A/R), bill payments (A/P), and management of subcontractors and vendors
  • Cash flow analysis and management or processing of income statement
  • Balancing checking accounts across different Areté Property LLCs
  • Development of remodeling budgets
  • Reconciling credit card accounts

Skills:

  • Capable of maintaining a high level of organization
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
  • Ability to multi-task and rearrange priorities as needed
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work and decide with limited supervision
  • Quick learner – must be able to quickly “pick up and run with it” when it comes to training on software used (QuickBooks and CoConstruct)
  • Forward thinking – we are constantly evolving and looking for team members who will help us think outside of the box and offer suggestions for improvements

Requirements/Experience:

  • Ability to communicate fluently in English (both written and verbally) with internal and external customers
  • Must provide own laptop – cloud based software access to be provided by Areté Renovators
  • Accounting or Finance degree preferred
  • Knowledge of budgets, fundamentals of accounting, and GAAP
  • General knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. One Drive, Teams, etc.)
  • High level of integrity. Must be trustworthy as this position will work with sensitive data.
  • BONUS EXPERIENCE: knowledge of construction and property management with 1-2 years’ experience in either industry