Accountant II

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

We support democracy.

Our vision at Election Systems & Software (ES&S) is simple and unwavering — we provide products and services of exceptional quality and value to maintain voter confidence and enhance the voting experience. We accomplish this through continuous investments in research and development, resulting in regular product updates and security enhancements for each voting system we design, build, sell and support.

Join the ES&S team where we are crafting the future of voting in the United States! On our team, you will push boundaries to provide solutions that meet the industry’s ever-evolving needs. Our people apply their innovative perspective to challenges big and small, and ES&S provides the resources to make our employees’ vision a reality.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Summary / Objective :

This role features a collaborative work environment, with responsibilities including month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, variance and balance sheet analysis, and commission calculations. You'll gain experience in preparing management reports, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and engage with emerging technologies impacting financial operations. As a member of the corporate administrative team, you'll have opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and to foster trust and professionalism within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and support the month-end closing process for multiple general ledgers, ensuring all journal entries are posted and checklists are completed according to schedule.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for inventory, fixed assets, PO Clearing, and other assigned accounts to maintain accurate reporting and ledger integrity, including the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Support revenue posting processes by analyzing actual vs. budgeted results monthly and clarifying any variances via general ledger queries or discussions with business managers.
• Calculate and prepare internal and external commission calculations, collaborating closely with relevant parties to maintain effective commission plans.
• Effectively integrate with the Accounts Payable team for month-end and year-end closings. Year-end closings include the review and issuance of Form 1099s to applicable parties.
• Collaborate effectively with the Information Systems team and cross-functional departments to ensure that postings, reporting processes, and the overall structure of our enterprise-wide system operate as designed.
• Provide ad hoc analytical support at the direction of the organization's Assistant Controller or CFO.
• Compile and submit thorough and timely schedules and reports for external audit; assist in annual audit engagements and provide reliable support.
• Play a significant role in the adoption of emerging technologies and proactively consider their potential effects on an organization’s financial operations.
• Serve as a trusted member of the corporate administrative team and other internal stakeholders, fostering trust and professionalism.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience.

Experience : At least 2 to 4 years’ experience, including :

Competencies :

Licenses / Certifications : CPA candidate or Licensed CPA preferred but not required

Supervisory Responsibilities : This position will have no supervisory responsibilities.

Election Systems & Software, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Election Systems & Software, LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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