Bookkeeper

Job Description

BIG is a global collective of 800 architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers, and business minds based in New York, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, London, and Barcelona. We are infectiously ambitious and united by a shared mission: to shape the world we want to live in and bring the future into form, one project at a time.

We are seeking a Bookkeeper to join our Finance team in Brooklyn and become a key part of the group that keeps our studio running smoothly and our projects moving forward. From the best restaurant in the world to the first structure on the moon, BIG’s work depends on strong financial and operational foundations. In this role, you will work closely with the local Finance team as well as Operations colleagues across our global offices. You will be responsible for a range of bookkeeping and finance support tasks, while gaining valuable experience and the opportunity to learn alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, similar field, or equivalent work experience

• 2 years of Accounting experience 

• Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) 

• Well organized and detailed oriented to a fault

• Able to meet deadlines 

• Self-motivated 

• Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of a growing business
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (Vendors, Subconsultants, and Expense Reports) 

• Account Receivables (Billing and Collections) 

• Inter-company transactions  

• Expense Report processing via Concur 

• Month-end closing tasks 

• General Ledger entries and maintenance 

• Credit Card Reconciliations 

• Ad hoc tasks  
  
  

Job Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match 
• Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
• Catered Meals: Catered lunches on Wednesdays
• Staff Entertainment: Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
• Additional perks: Dog friendly office, employee referral bonus, & more!

 
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 depending on experience. 

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.