Staff Accountant

ESO
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2021 CLOSED ON 3/18/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at ESO?

How You’ll Support Our Mission    ESO is seeking a general accounting professional to participate in the month-end closing process and help build a best-in-class function. The Staff Accountant will help certify the accurate and timely execution of the closing processes. The Staff Accountant will support tax & compliance, payroll, accounts payable, and revenue accounting. A highly organized individual and can prioritize among diverse and competing tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.      Reporting to the Controller, you will be part of our Accounting and Finance team.       What You’ll Be Doing - the day to day    ⦁Prepare monthly journal entries across numerous sections of the Chart of Accounts  ⦁Prepare reconciliations and analysis of various balance sheet and P&L accounts  ⦁Research, document, and implement the impact of current accounting standards  ⦁Participate in the month-end close process  ⦁Assist with tax and compliance filing  ⦁Support accounts payable and payroll with special projects.  ⦁Create deliverables for our external auditors to support the external audit   ⦁Provide project support in other accounting projects, such as financial reporting, implementation of ERP and software      Who You Are - the essentials (Some of the things required to be successful in the role):     ⦁Experience in the accounting close and monthly reporting processes  ⦁Intermediate knowledge of Excel and spreadsheet  ⦁3 years of experience in a corporate accounting position  ⦁A passion for teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility  ⦁Acute attention to detail  ⦁Outstanding communication skills – including written and verbal communications, interpersonal,                          analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills  ⦁Ability to juggle multiple high priorities and have a willingness to learn      Who You Are - the desirables (It’s a plus if you have):     ⦁Bachelor's Degree in accounting  ⦁CPA or chartered accountant  Benefits & Perks   ESO offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for our employees and their families.  For full-time employment you this includes: -          Competitive health plans (medical, dental, & vision insurance) -          PTO (starting at 20 days) & 12 company holidays -          401(k) with company match -          Telemedicine service provided by ESO -          Savings accounts (FSA, HSA, DCA) -          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -          Annual health and wellness reimbursement -          Peace of mind benefits such as life insurance, disability insurance, and worksite benefits -          Paid parental leave, new child program, & flexible parental return-to-work options -          Casual office environments and unlimited office snacks and drinks   About ESO   ESO is a fast-paced, growing data, technology, and research company passionate about improving community health and safety through the power of data. We pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the changing needs of today’s EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals. We’re small enough to be nimble and fun, but big enough to be a great place to work. We serve thousands of customers out of our offices across the US, Canada and Northern Ireland.    Are you ready to Make a Difference? At ESO, we believe in bringing your true self to work every single day. If you don’t match all the qualifications on the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are looking for passionate, innovative, and authentic people to help drive our mission.  In the spirit of ESO’s mission to “Improve Community Health and Safety through the Power of Data,” and in accordance with ESO’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, ESO requires all United States (US) employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, regardless of if you work remotely or in office unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is requested in a timely manner and approved. This policy will help safeguard the health of our employees and customers, as well as the community at large.   All offers are contingent upon a successful background check and compliance with ESO’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. ESO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at ESO regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religion; race; national origin; political affiliation; sexual orientation; disability; veteran status; or other non-merit factor.
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