Staff Accountant

Company Overview
SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors for over 40 years. As a Benefit Corporation, we are committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices, and through the application of sound science, we are driving positive change.

Job Overview
SCS Global Services is seeking an accounting professional who is passionate about our mission and delivering quality financial reporting as trusted financial partners. By joining our Accounting Services team as a Staff Accountant, this position will support the organization's day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting of financial information. This role prepares journal entries and account reconciliations, assists with month-end and year-end close activities, maintains general ledger records, and supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, audits, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant partners with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, strengthen accounting processes, and maintain compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Core Responsibility

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and underlying analysis in areas such as cash, prepaid expenses, revenue recognition, and accruals
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain and produce regular financial reports
• Work to improve data quality and report design with a focus on business partner needs
• Provide accounting policy guidance to ensure financial transactions are accurate, timely, and comply with company policies
• Support company and department efforts to establish appropriate internal controls and assist in implementation of new policies and procedures
• Maintain detailed accounting documentation in support of relevant legal, regulatory, and audit requirements
• Provide support on special projects and ad hoc analysis
• Consistently demonstrate policy and procedure compliance

Problem Evaluation

• Research and prepare evaluations on a variety of accounting issues
• Participate in the development of financial models, collect and evaluate data, make appropriate assumptions, analyze results, and make recommendations

Analysis and Reporting

• Design and produce analyses/reports for management and business partners
• Work to improve data quality, collection process and report design to meet business partner needs
• Research, design and document financial procedures/systems
• Maintain and produce regular financial reports for management and business partners

Policy Interpretation and Guidance

• Provide policy guidance and interpretation to ensure financial transactions are consistent and comply with company policies

Business Partner Relationships

• Serve as a liaison to business partners providing policy and procedure guidance
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with business partners
• Provide business partners with scheduled and ad-hoc department financial reporting

Training and Coaching

• Responsible for directing the work of Junior Accountants, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and
• 2+ years of experience performing reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, depreciation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and managerial and financial report preparation and
• 2+ years of progressive Accounting experience and
• Strong desire to be a trusted financial partner delivering quality financial reporting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to serve as a liaison to business partners providing issue resolution
• High degree of initiative to identify and correct errors and improve processes
• Attention to detail with a desire for continuous improvement and learning
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the company
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ERP

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned.

Working Remotely
SCS Global Services is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS Global Services as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process.

Estimated Annual Salary
$50,918.40 - $65,000

EEOC Statement
SCS Global Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS Global Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.