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Senior Accountant

EarthOptics

EarthOptics

Accounting & Finance
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Posted on Oct 17, 2024

Join EarthOptics as a Senior Accountant!

Our mission is to be the leading soil information company, delivering maps that growers, farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders use to cost-effectively increase yields and improve soil health and the climate. We are creating a future where traditional sampling methods are obsolete.

With the recent merger of EarthOptics and Pattern Ag, we are combining cutting-edge genomic analysis, data science, microbiology, and remote sensing to revolutionize agriculture. Our unified mission is to help farmers and ranchers sustainably increase their yields and feed the growing world through all things soil.

We are a growing company with a passion for soil health, innovative technologies, and supporting all within the food value chain. We currently have ~140 individuals spread across 32 states and 2 countries, and they come from all walks of life, industries, and experiences. We are deeply focused on building the future of AgTech and sustainability and helping the world see soil differently.

Our Senior Accountant will join our Accounting & Finance team to impact our mission through individual contributor responsibilities. We have certain criteria across all our hires at EarthOptics, no matter the position or team. Regardless of the role, our team embraces learning, craves collaboration, and is driven by a fast-paced environment. If you resonate with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every requirement. You could be the perfect fit for this role or future opportunities.

The digs:

  • Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
  • Work Location: This is a remote position, for anyone that is authorized to work in the US, and currently resides in the continental US.
  • Travel: Rarely, but domestic travel required for annual and semi-annual company meetings.
  • Compensation: $78,750- 105,000 USD annually.

*Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. EarthOptics uses compensation regions that vary depending on location, so ask your recruiter to share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

What you’ll cultivate as a Senior Accountant:

  • Perform or review all month-end close procedures and reconciliations.
  • Prepare and post monthly journal entries for assigned accounts.
  • Ensure proper account and project coding through transaction reviews.
  • Process payroll and manage payroll tax accounts, 401k submissions, and registering in new tax jurisdictions.
  • Prepare and send customer invoices, including sales tax calculations and Accounts Receivable (A/R) follow-up.
  • Assist with financial reporting, prepare consolidated financial statements, and support ad hoc projects.
  • Analyze variances, investigate miscodings, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain inventory and fixed asset records to support financial statements and coordinate with other departments.
  • Prepare workpapers for annual property tax and BPOL returns, and review and submit sales tax returns.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for accounting procedures.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to implement expense policies and procedures.
  • Assist with external audits, including audit documentation, and manage audit timelines.
  • Address tax notices, seeking assistance as needed.
  • Contribute to the adoption and implementation of new accounting systems and software.

Are you our soil-mate? You’ll bloom in this role if you have experience in:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with consolidated financial statements.
  • Public accounting experience (minimum 2 years preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
  • Experience using accounting systems like QuickBooks Online, Netsuite, Bill.com; bonus for Netsuite expertise.
  • Strong analytical, critical, thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
  • Familiarity with using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to improve efficiency.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

**We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Although not required, we’d love to see roots in:

  • Experience with complex accounting principles (ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842).
  • Experience with multinational and multi-entity consolidated financial statements.
  • Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Rippling, or BambooHR.
  • Experience with accounting software conversions, particularly to Netsuite.
  • Portuguese language proficiency.

Aside from “the green”, we can offer you:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - 80% funded by EarthOptics for benefit-eligible employees and 70% for dependents
  • Company paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
  • Meaningful equity option grants
  • 401k Plan + Employer Match up to 4%
  • 17 days of paid time off, plus 9 additional company holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Stipend + access to learning platforms
  • Candidate Referral Program
  • Above and Beyond Bonus Program
  • Flexible Schedule & Hybrid/Remote Work Environment
  • Regular opportunities to give feedback on our benefits offerings

How we stay grounded:

Although we have teammates working in the field, in-office, and at home, we aim to create a cohesive, diverse, and enriching environment for all of our employees. We embrace different tools to enhance our workflows and communicate intentionally, both live and asynchronously. A few quick facts you should know:

  • We rely on Slack to communicate. Although there are a variety of team-specific systems to facilitate your work, this is our primary!
  • We love both food and emojis at EarthOptics. If hired, you’ll come to love (and use many) taco and donut emojis. 🌮🍩
  • Our core business hours are Monday through Friday 11am-4pm EST. We have teammates in every time zone, and have some teams that operate outside of that timeframe. As a remote employee, you are asked to honor those hours to ensure enough time to overlap with key cross-functional teams.
  • In order to maximize our remote culture, we host company-wide opportunities to connect (virtually and in-person) and create space for focus work. For example, we have a weekly all-hands stand-up meeting on Monday and reserve Fridays as a regular “No Meeting” day.
  • Instead of values, we believe in actionable “cultural concepts”. Collectively, we hold one another to act and give feedback with these concepts in mind. Ours are information and intent, recognition and respect, and autonomy and accountability.

Inclusion and Diversity at EarthOptics:

At EarthOptics, we embrace diversity and equality, and stand against any form of discrimination or harassment. We base all hiring and promotion decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability.

We are deeply committed to welcoming and including every qualified individual. As a part of this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities have access to reasonable accommodations. If you require assistance during the job application or interview process, need support to perform essential job functions, or seek other benefits and privileges of employment, please reach out to us at accommodations@earthoptics.com.