Office & Accounting Administrator - Engineering Firm

KMA Human Resources Consulting; Falmouth (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Retirement plan with match

Medical

HSA with company contribution

Life Insurance, STD, AD&D

Job summary

Associated Design Partners, Inc. is seeking an Office and Accounting Administrator to join the Falmouth, Maine office. The role covers day-to-day office operations, project administration, and financial duties including A/P, A/R, payroll, and reporting.

The successful candidate will support engineers, coordinate project setup and documentation, and serve as the primary contact for clients. Strong QuickBooks Desktop proficiency and meticulous record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Administrative Manager, or similar professional office role.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, contractors, and business partners both in person and over the phone.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience supporting project administration, including project setup, documentation management, and client communications.
• Ability to gather, organize, and manage information from multiple sources, including engineers, contractors, service professionals, and clients.
• Highly self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records, financial data, and project files.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations and ensure the efficient functioning of a busy professional engineering office.
• Provide administrative support to engineers, including dictation, document preparation, correspondence, scheduling, and project coordination.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, responding professionally to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Track employee time and expense reporting and ensure records are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.
• Prepare invoices, financial reports, and other business-related documentation as required.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for project records, engineering reports, technical standards, and reference materials.
• Coordinate new project intake, including gathering information, creating project records, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Manage project administration activities, including project setup, tracking, and ongoing file maintenance.
• Work independently to identify administrative needs, solve problems, and support the firm's operations with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Associated Design Partners, Inc. is seeking an Office and Accounting Administrator to join the Falmouth, Maine office. The role covers day-to-day office operations, project administration, and financial duties including A/P, A/R, payroll, and reporting.

The successful candidate will support engineers, coordinate project setup and documentation, and serve as the primary contact for clients. Strong QuickBooks Desktop proficiency and meticulous record-keeping are essential.