[Hiring] Staff Accountant II - Generalist @Earthscope Consortium, Inc.

Role Description

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 EarthScope computer with cloud-based computer programs is required.

Requirements

• Ability to work across multiple accounting functions and adapt to changing departmental priorities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong customer service orientation in dealing with internal and external customers, with the ability to research questions, follow through on outstanding items, and bring routine issues to resolution.
• Ability to work effectively with financial data and accounting support schedules in Excel.

Benefits

• 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

Other Requirements

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

Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.