Dix.Hite + Partners
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Overview Our Longwood, FL-based landscape architecture firm is seeking a detail-oriented accounting specialist who possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated problem-solver who is comfortable with learning new systems and driven to advance their skills with a team-first mentality.
Dix.Hite provides leadership in design, planning, and landscape architecture, with special expertise in sustainable mixed‑use, transportation and trails, parks and public space, multifamily development, and master planned communities.
Dix Hite + Partners is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Responsibilities – Lead
Accounts payable – invoice intake & collection, verification, vendor payments and inquiries, including reconciliation
Credit Card – review charges, collect receipts, ensure policy compliance, and reconciliation
Banking – including recording deposits and reconciliation
Expense reports – review and process weekly expense reports
Timesheet support for payroll processing
Month‑End Prep – review A/P, Credit Card, Banking, Expense Reports, Timesheets in preparation for financial statement preparation
Responsibilities – Support
Payroll administration, including W‑2s
Benefits Administration – ensuring accurate payroll deductions, coordinating with benefits vendors, billing, enrollment, and employee questions
Support and monitor certificates of insurance for clients and subconsultants, including file maintenance (work with project accounting)
Support and monitor business licensing & certifications in collaboration with the Accounting Manager/CFO
Support and monitor company insurance, renewals & endorsements
Interface with vendors and subconsultants, including requesting and maintaining W‑9s and other required documentation
Ajera data management for corporate and vendor information, ensuring information is up to date for billing, payments, reporting, and project setup
Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate project invoices consistent with the invoicing schedule
Accounts receivable – supporting Project Managers with collections activities and documenting account status in the Ajera system
Marketing/BD Director with information for proposals and RFP responses
Support employee and corporate events and activities
Project accounting and administrative support, including project set‑up
Administrative support and cover the front desk office admin when out of the office
Why Dix.Hite We care deeply about our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work. We strive for cohesion between our work and our team members' lives beyond the practice, as we know it’s our people who bring this ethos to life.
Benefits
Competitive Pay – Dix.Hite is committed to market‑leading pay
Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Flexible Benefit Account
401(k) company contribution of 3% regardless of the employee’s contribution
Opportunity to participate in wealth building through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Dix.Hite provides additional opportunities for professional and personal growth and learning, including annual personalized individual development plans.
In addition to our competitive PTO policy, Dix.Hite provides 10 paid holidays (including one floating holiday), and an end‑of‑year office closure that provides up to 4 additional paid days.
Requirements Experience / Skills – Required
3+ years in an accounting role
Ability to professionally represent the firm in interactions with employees and vendors
Proficient in MS Office (emphasis on Excel and Outlook); accounting software experience required (e.g., Deltek Ajera, Vision, QB, Sage, Vantagepoint), and comfortable navigating multiple database programs & websites simultaneously
Effective time management practices
Aligned with our core values of Empowerment, Passion, Integrity, Creativity, and Collaboration (EPICC!)
Experience Preferred
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred, but not required, with enough years of experience.
5+ years of experience in an accounting role
Working Knowledge of Deltek Ajera
Experience in an A/E firm
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Architecture and Planning
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Overview Our Longwood, FL-based landscape architecture firm is seeking a detail-oriented accounting specialist who possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated problem-solver who is comfortable with learning new systems and driven to advance their skills with a team-first mentality.
Dix.Hite provides leadership in design, planning, and landscape architecture, with special expertise in sustainable mixed‑use, transportation and trails, parks and public space, multifamily development, and master planned communities.
Dix Hite + Partners is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Responsibilities – Lead
Accounts payable – invoice intake & collection, verification, vendor payments and inquiries, including reconciliation
Credit Card – review charges, collect receipts, ensure policy compliance, and reconciliation
Banking – including recording deposits and reconciliation
Expense reports – review and process weekly expense reports
Timesheet support for payroll processing
Month‑End Prep – review A/P, Credit Card, Banking, Expense Reports, Timesheets in preparation for financial statement preparation
Responsibilities – Support
Payroll administration, including W‑2s
Benefits Administration – ensuring accurate payroll deductions, coordinating with benefits vendors, billing, enrollment, and employee questions
Support and monitor certificates of insurance for clients and subconsultants, including file maintenance (work with project accounting)
Support and monitor business licensing & certifications in collaboration with the Accounting Manager/CFO
Support and monitor company insurance, renewals & endorsements
Interface with vendors and subconsultants, including requesting and maintaining W‑9s and other required documentation
Ajera data management for corporate and vendor information, ensuring information is up to date for billing, payments, reporting, and project setup
Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate project invoices consistent with the invoicing schedule
Accounts receivable – supporting Project Managers with collections activities and documenting account status in the Ajera system
Marketing/BD Director with information for proposals and RFP responses
Support employee and corporate events and activities
Project accounting and administrative support, including project set‑up
Administrative support and cover the front desk office admin when out of the office
Why Dix.Hite We care deeply about our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work. We strive for cohesion between our work and our team members' lives beyond the practice, as we know it’s our people who bring this ethos to life.
Benefits
Competitive Pay – Dix.Hite is committed to market‑leading pay
Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Flexible Benefit Account
401(k) company contribution of 3% regardless of the employee’s contribution
Opportunity to participate in wealth building through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Dix.Hite provides additional opportunities for professional and personal growth and learning, including annual personalized individual development plans.
In addition to our competitive PTO policy, Dix.Hite provides 10 paid holidays (including one floating holiday), and an end‑of‑year office closure that provides up to 4 additional paid days.
Requirements Experience / Skills – Required
3+ years in an accounting role
Ability to professionally represent the firm in interactions with employees and vendors
Proficient in MS Office (emphasis on Excel and Outlook); accounting software experience required (e.g., Deltek Ajera, Vision, QB, Sage, Vantagepoint), and comfortable navigating multiple database programs & websites simultaneously
Effective time management practices
Aligned with our core values of Empowerment, Passion, Integrity, Creativity, and Collaboration (EPICC!)
Experience Preferred
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred, but not required, with enough years of experience.
5+ years of experience in an accounting role
Working Knowledge of Deltek Ajera
Experience in an A/E firm
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Architecture and Planning
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