We value the health and safety of our clients, team members, colleagues, and community. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been open by appointment only.
We are an established, boutique-size interior design firm seeking a Receptionist-Office Assistant to be the first point of contact to customers, clients and vendors. Ideal candidate will be a highly organized, motivated, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys customer relations. You will interact closely with clients, vendors, company Principal and Associates to maintain the our contacts, calendars and library materials in optimal order and flow.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage office phones, messages, contacts and calendars
* Organize and update materials/reference library
* Oversee incoming and outgoing mailings, track deliveries and couriers.
* Communicate accurately and professionally with clients, architects, site contractors, subs, vendors and reps as necessary for proper follow-through of details
* Create electronic files and project folders using Microsoft Office
* Ability to work under pressure on overlapping duties and deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS
* Ideal candidate will have completed an appropriate certificate program or have a degree
* Internship and/or Experience within a Design Firm and/or Retail and/or Customer Service environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint) REQUIRED
* Excellent organizational and customer service skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Able to read and understand blueprints
* Adept using tape measure, and other measuring devices
* A vehicle for independent travel to and from appointments, project sites, workrooms and showrooms.
* Excellent driving record
Please send your most up-to-date resume and three references to the email provided.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage office phones, messages, contacts and calendars
* Organize and update materials/reference library
* Oversee incoming and outgoing mailings, track deliveries and couriers.
* Communicate accurately and professionally with clients, architects, site contractors, subs, vendors and reps as necessary for proper follow-through of details
* Create electronic files and project folders using Microsoft Office
* Ability to work under pressure on overlapping duties and deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS
* Ideal candidate will have completed an appropriate certificate program or have a degree
* Internship and/or Experience within a Design Firm and/or Retail and/or Customer Service environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint) REQUIRED
* Excellent organizational and customer service skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Able to read and understand blueprints
* Adept using tape measure, and other measuring devices
* A vehicle for independent travel to and from appointments, project sites, workrooms and showrooms.
* Excellent driving record
Please send your most up-to-date resume and three references to the email provided.
We are seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented individual dedicated to providing quality product service to the firm's client base. As our Bookkeeper/Office-Manager you will be the main point of contact for Clients and Vendors in relation to their accounts, orders and balances, make daily data entries for all office and projects' expenses; will maintaining office procedures. Ideal candidate will be a highly organized, motivated, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys detailed accuracy of their accounting, and customer relations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Internal Accounting - A/P, A/R, client billing, banking.
* Coordination of timely work flow - Understand, monitor and communicate the priorities and status of the firm's work flow
* Tax return support - Facilitate pre and post- tax preparation administration services including the processing of tax organizers and the input of all client tax data
* Bookkeeping and Financial Statement engagements - Maintaining client's general ledgers, A/P, report generation
* Final product quality review - Maintain/establish quality controls for final product before delivery to the client
* Maintenance of all reports, client records and office supplies - Manage and maintain the firm's filing system, communications and all client records. Monitoring and ordering all office supplies
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum 5 years administrative and bookkeeping experience
* Proficient in basic accounting principles, Word, Excel and Outlook with strong knowledge of QuickBooks
* Must be able to work independently and take initiative
* Must be highly organized and pay strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to multitask and function well in a fast paced environment
* Clean up experience a plus
* Strong written, verbal and account relations skills
* Understanding of Design Manager, a Plus
Please upload your most up-to-date resume along with three references in the form at the bottom of the page.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Internal Accounting - A/P, A/R, client billing, banking.
* Coordination of timely work flow - Understand, monitor and communicate the priorities and status of the firm's work flow
* Tax return support - Facilitate pre and post- tax preparation administration services including the processing of tax organizers and the input of all client tax data
* Bookkeeping and Financial Statement engagements - Maintaining client's general ledgers, A/P, report generation
* Final product quality review - Maintain/establish quality controls for final product before delivery to the client
* Maintenance of all reports, client records and office supplies - Manage and maintain the firm's filing system, communications and all client records. Monitoring and ordering all office supplies
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum 5 years administrative and bookkeeping experience
* Proficient in basic accounting principles, Word, Excel and Outlook with strong knowledge of QuickBooks
* Must be able to work independently and take initiative
* Must be highly organized and pay strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to multitask and function well in a fast paced environment
* Clean up experience a plus
* Strong written, verbal and account relations skills
* Understanding of Design Manager, a Plus
Please upload your most up-to-date resume along with three references in the form at the bottom of the page.
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
** Happy Holidays **
We will be Closed from December 23rd through January 3rd in observance of the end-of-year holidays.
We wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
We will be Closed from December 23rd through January 3rd in observance of the end-of-year holidays.
We wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
We value the health and safety of our clients, team members, colleagues, and our community.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, beginning March 16th and continuing until further notice.
We will temporarily open our Harrison Avenue Studio and Showroom by appointment only,
but will remain open during our regular business hours via telephone and email.
Thank you for your understanding during this time where everyone’s health and well-being is our priority.
We will update you with news as conditions change. Please stay healthy and safe!
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, beginning March 16th and continuing until further notice.
We will temporarily open our Harrison Avenue Studio and Showroom by appointment only,
but will remain open during our regular business hours via telephone and email.
Thank you for your understanding during this time where everyone’s health and well-being is our priority.
We will update you with news as conditions change. Please stay healthy and safe!
TEMPORARY LOCATION:
Due to a water-main break along Harrison Avenue on 04/14/2020, our studio & showroom are closed for building repairs. Our studio operations have been temporarily relocated to
580 Harrison Avenue, Suite 2W
Please email or telephone the studio for appointments or customer service. Thank you.
Due to a water-main break along Harrison Avenue on 04/14/2020, our studio & showroom are closed for building repairs. Our studio operations have been temporarily relocated to
580 Harrison Avenue, Suite 2W
Please email or telephone the studio for appointments or customer service. Thank you.
*** Independence Day Holiday ***
We will be closed at noon on July 3rd thru July 12th in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, July 13th. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday!
We will be closed at noon on July 3rd thru July 12th in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, July 13th. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday!
As our front-desk receptionist you will be the first point of contact to our customers, clients and vendors. This position, therefore, requires an upbeat, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as people skills, in order to successfully portray our company's philosophy for excellence. You will collaborate closely with Principal and Associates to maintain the studio’s tasks at an optimal flow.
Desired Qualifications
Responsibilities (included but not limited to)
Benefits:
Please respond with resume, portfolio, minimum of 3 references
Desired Qualifications
- Ideal candidate will have completed an appropriate certificate program or have a design degree
- Internship and/or Experience with a Design Firm and/or Retail and/or Customer Service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint) REQUIRED
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Able to read and understand blueprints
- Adept using tape measure, and other measuring devices
- A vehicle is also a must for independent travel to and from appointments, project sites, workrooms and showrooms.
- Excellent driving record
Responsibilities (included but not limited to)
- Manage in-coming calls and messages, office contacts and calendar
- Organize and update materials/reference library
- Oversee incoming and outgoing mailings, track deliveries and couriers.
- Communicate accurately and professionally with clients, architects, site contractors, subs, vendors and reps as necessary for proper follow-through of details as discussed and reviewed with superior managers
- Create electronic files and hard-binder project folders using Microsoft Office
- Schedule meetings as reviewed with superior managers
- Ability to work under pressure on overlapping duties and deadlines
Benefits:
- Heath & Dental benefits offered
- Paid time off
Please respond with resume, portfolio, minimum of 3 references
We are seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented individual dedicated to providing quality product service to the firm's client base. As Bookkeeper/Office-Manager you will be the main point of contact for Clients and Vendors in relation to their accounts, orders and balances; while making daily data entries for all office and projects' expenses while maintaining office proceduers. Ideal candidate will be a highly organized, motivated, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys detailed accuracy of their accounting, and customer relations.
Responsibilities
* Internal Accounting - A/P, A/R, client billing, banking.
* Coordination of timely work flow - Understand, monitor and communicate the priorities and status of the firm's work flow.
* Tax return support - Facilitate pre and post- tax preparation administration services including the processing of tax organizers and the input of all client tax data.
* Bookkeeping and Financial Statement engagements - Maintaining client's general ledgers, A/P, report generation.
* Final product quality review - Maintain/establish quality controls for final product before delivery to the client.
* Maintenance of all reports, client records and office supplies - Manage and maintain the firm's filing system, communications and all client records. Monitoring and ordering all office supplies.
Desired Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years administrative and bookkeeping experience.
Proficient in basic accounting principles, Word, Excel and Outlook with strong knowledge of QuickBooks.
Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
Must be highly organized and pay strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and function well in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Internal Accounting - A/P, A/R, client billing, banking.
* Coordination of timely work flow - Understand, monitor and communicate the priorities and status of the firm's work flow.
* Tax return support - Facilitate pre and post- tax preparation administration services including the processing of tax organizers and the input of all client tax data.
* Bookkeeping and Financial Statement engagements - Maintaining client's general ledgers, A/P, report generation.
* Final product quality review - Maintain/establish quality controls for final product before delivery to the client.
* Maintenance of all reports, client records and office supplies - Manage and maintain the firm's filing system, communications and all client records. Monitoring and ordering all office supplies.
- AR:
Analyze vendor work order, invoices, and statements for completion and delivery
Manage the accounts receivable collection process
Enter receipts and classify all bills appropriately - AP:
Enter & classify all bills appropriately
Review payables and prepare weekly check run
Track prepaid expenses and make associated journal entries
Accrue month-end expenses as appropriate - Payroll:
Review and record weekly time sheets and Invoice appropriate time
Prepare associated journal entries - Journal Entries/Reconciliation:
Prepare monthly bank statement reconciliations
Prepare monthly depreciation entry
Prepare journal entries as needed - Analysis & Reporting:
Monitor cash flow & forecast
Monitor Budgets vs. Actual
Review and analyze monthly general ledger activity
Prepare P&L and Balance Sheet
Desired Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or with 2+ years of directly relevant experience
- Proficiency in basic accounting principles, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Understanding of Design Manager, a Plus
- Clean up experience a plus
- Strong written, verbal and account relations skills
Minimum 5 years administrative and bookkeeping experience.
Proficient in basic accounting principles, Word, Excel and Outlook with strong knowledge of QuickBooks.
Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
Must be highly organized and pay strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and function well in a fast paced environment.
Director of Accounts | Dianne Khalaj
As Director of Acccounts for JFS Design since 2010, Dianne Khalaj is the company's primary liaison and strategist working with Clients and trade accounts. Khalaj is responsible for maintaining the studio's business records and project data, as well as Client and vendor operations.
* *Happy Holidays **
We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and happy New Year!
We will be closed from December 24th thru January 2nd.
Please email us with your inquiry and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and happy New Year!
We will be closed from December 24th thru January 2nd.
Please email us with your inquiry and we will reply upon our return.
THANKSGIVING HOURS
We will be Closed from November 27th through December 1st. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd.
Please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com with any questions and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving celebration.
We will be Closed from November 27th through December 1st. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd.
Please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com with any questions and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving celebration.
Independence Day Holiday
We will be closed July 1st thru July 7th in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, July 8th. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday!
We will be closed July 1st thru July 7th in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, July 8th. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday!
Hours | Appointment
Regular Business Hours - May thru October - Yearly:
Winter Business Hours - November thru April - Yearly:
Regular Business Hours - May thru October - Yearly:
- Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST)
- Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (EST)
- We observe all major U.S. holidays
- We are closed the week of July 4th
Winter Business Hours - November thru April - Yearly:
- Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (EST)
- Saturday, Sunday by appointment only
- We observe all major U.S. holidays
- We are closed the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.
Memorial Day Holiday
We will be closed May 25th thru May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday!
We will be closed May 25th thru May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday!
* Happy Holidays *
We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and happy new year!
We will be closed from December 21st thru January 2nd.
Please email us with your inquiry and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and happy new year!
We will be closed from December 21st thru January 2nd.
Please email us with your inquiry and we will reply upon our return.
THANKSGIVING HOURS
We will be Closed from November 21st through November 25th. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, November 26th.
Please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com with any questions and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving celebration.
We will be Closed from November 21st through November 25th. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, November 26th.
Please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com with any questions and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving celebration.
Our New Location
460 Harrison Avenue | Suite C11
Boston, MA 02118
Please Make a Note of it
460 Harrison Avenue | Suite C11
Boston, MA 02118
Please Make a Note of it
July 2018 Holiday Hours
We will be closed July 2nd thru July 6th in observance of the July 4th Holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, July 9th. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a happy July 4th celebration!
We will be closed July 2nd thru July 6th in observance of the July 4th Holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, July 9th. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a happy July 4th celebration!
Holiday Hours
The studio will be open during winter business hours through December 19th.
We will be closed from December 20th thru January 2nd in observance of the end-of-year holidays.
We will reopen on Wednesday , January 3, 2018. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and very Happy New Year!
The studio will be open during winter business hours through December 19th.
We will be closed from December 20th thru January 2nd in observance of the end-of-year holidays.
We will reopen on Wednesday , January 3, 2018. Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and very Happy New Year!
Happy New Year
The studio is currently closed and will reopen on Wednesday , January 3, 2018.
Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
The studio is currently closed and will reopen on Wednesday , January 3, 2018.
Please email us with your question and we will reply upon our return.
THANKSGIVING HOURS
We will be Closed from November 21st through November 26th. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, November 27th.
Please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com with any questions and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving Celebration.
We will be Closed from November 21st through November 26th. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, November 27th.
Please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com with any questions and we will reply upon our return.
We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving Celebration.
OUR COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND HOURS
We will be Open from 9 am to 1 pm on Friday October 6th, but we will be Closed on Saturday, October 7th thru Columbus Day.
We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, October 10th. If you have questions regarding a project, please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com and we will respond upon our return. We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday weekend.
We will be Open from 9 am to 1 pm on Friday October 6th, but we will be Closed on Saturday, October 7th thru Columbus Day.
We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, October 10th. If you have questions regarding a project, please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com and we will respond upon our return. We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday weekend.
OUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOURS
We will be Open from 9 am to 1 pm on Friday September 1st, but we will be Closed on Saturday, September 2nd thru Labor Day.
We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5th. If you have questions regarding a project, please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com and we will respond upon our return. We wish you and your family a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend.
We will be Open from 9 am to 1 pm on Friday September 1st, but we will be Closed on Saturday, September 2nd thru Labor Day.
We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5th. If you have questions regarding a project, please email us at studio@jfsdesignstudio.com and we will respond upon our return. We wish you and your family a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend.
We Will be Closed on
Friday July 21st & Saturday July 22nd
Friday July 21st & Saturday July 22nd
Celebrate the Fourth of July
JFS Design Studio will be closed from
July 3rd through July 7th
JFS Design Studio will be closed from
July 3rd through July 7th
JFS Design Studio charges no sales tax for online purchases. We even cover Massachusetts sales tax!
Tax Free Shopping Nationwide
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JFS Design Studio | 450 Harrison Avenue Suite 73 | Boston, Massachusetts 02118 | Tel (617) 292-6299
Photography by Michael Stavaridis
Artist | Boutique
Shop our individual treasures for your preferred selections and begin to explore design possibilities for your home.
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Opportunities | Inquiries
To inquire about current opportunities posted below please forward your resume along with cover letter and three samples (pdf format) of recent work to:
accounts@jfsdesignstudio.com
01/2016
Interior Archectural CAD Drafter - Intermediate Level
* Minimum 2-3 years related experience within a residential or commercial design firm
* Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
* Proficiency with AutoCAD 2011 or later & 3D Rendering
Studio Intern
* Current enrollement in an accredited college wtihin an interior design or architectural or related field
* Be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment.
* Responsibilities will include supporting staff with a variety of required daily office and administrative tasks
To inquire about current opportunities posted below please forward your resume along with cover letter and three samples (pdf format) of recent work to:
accounts@jfsdesignstudio.com
01/2016
Interior Archectural CAD Drafter - Intermediate Level
* Minimum 2-3 years related experience within a residential or commercial design firm
* Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
* Proficiency with AutoCAD 2011 or later & 3D Rendering
Studio Intern
* Current enrollement in an accredited college wtihin an interior design or architectural or related field
* Be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment.
* Responsibilities will include supporting staff with a variety of required daily office and administrative tasks