Staff Accountant II

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Job Title: Staff Accountant II

Reports to: Controller

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Non-exempt

Remote Eligible: Yes, National United States

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Salary Range: $33.65 - $38.46 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• PTO, Paid Holidays

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant II, under moderate supervision from the Functional Manager, performs a wide range of accounting duties including maintaining, posting and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents and reports, often involving complex and confidential data. The Staff Accountant II may specialize in some phase of accounting work such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll. This position coordinates tasks and interacts with other technical experts to accomplish objectives.

Details of Responsibilities

General Essential Job Duties:

• Assists with preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and compiling financial information.
• Assists with the development of special reports for reconciliations, internal control processes, and financial management upon request and in a timely fashion.
• Assists in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in financial data
• Works with other departments to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Provides supporting documentation and analytical information for internal and external audits
• Participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the finance & accounting department
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
• Interacts effectively and efficiently with Earth Scope staff, community and partnering organizations.
• Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communications.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, plus (2) two years of accounting experience or Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field with at least (1) one year of accounting experience.
• Intermediate Excel spreadsheet proficiency.
• Experience with MSOffice, Google Suites, Slack, Zoom, etc.
• This is a remote position. A stable internet connection which can support video calls and using an Earth Scope computer with cloud-based computer programs is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Deltek CostPoint Experience
• Concur or other expense report software.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position:

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and records with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment
• Ability to articulate and understand accounting principles and practices
• Ability to understand procurement standards and contracts
• Ability to initiate, process and close routine duties within prescribed timelines
• Ability to review presented problems and provide suggested resolution through review of information and evaluation of solution options
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, quality, goal and deadline driven environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills in dealing with internal and external customers
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with strong listening abilities
• Strong mathematical and reasoning skills
• Ability to compute, analyze and interpret data
• Develops trust and models open, candid, respectful communication and collaborative teamwork
• Demonstrates a high degree of self-awareness and commitment to personal development and learning

Other Requirements:

• Appropriate availability consistent with Earth Scope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling.

Environment

Physical Setting and Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations…