Staff Accountant II - Accounts Payable

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** EarthScope Consortium Inc. is not able to sponsor applicants for work authorization within the United States.  

Job Title: Staff Accountant II – Accounts Payable 

Reports to: Accounting & Audit Manager  

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

Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States. This person should have the self-discipline to work remotely. 

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%  

Salary Range: $24.48 - $39.74 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)  

Position Summary  

The Staff Accountant II, under moderate supervision from the Accounting & Audit 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 closing 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 
• Participate 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. 
• Interact effectively and efficiently with EarthScope staff, community and partnering organizations.  
• Foster a professional culture using 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 -Tier 1 

Salary range – 24.48-$33.06/hour (depending on experience) 

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 EarthScope computer with cloud-based computer programs is required.  

Qualifications -Tier 2 

Salary range - $33.06 - $39.74/hour (depending on experience) 

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:  

• High school diploma or GED, plus (4) four years of accounting experience or associate degree in acco