Staff Accountant with Security Clearance

Fearless is looking for an Accountant Assistantto add to our diverse team of 250+ employees (and counting). What you'll be doing As an Accountant Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our organization, including handling accounts payable, treasury, and payroll functions for the organization. Working closely with the Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include processing accounts payable, running payroll, preparing financial statements, maintaining accurate financial records, including the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles, laws, and payroll policies. This position will report to the Director of Finance and is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in finance and accounting. Responsibilities and Contributions Organizational and Leadership Role * Support the Senior Accountant in process improvements to ensure timely monthly closing of books. * Support the payroll process for the Finance Department. * Lead on Accounts Payable for the company * Identify process improvements for a fast-growing tech company. Functional Role Overall: * Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations. * Maintain accurate and organized payroll records and financial transactions Accountant: * Assist in and maintain recording transactions in the general ledger. * Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts regularly. * Invoice Processing: Receive and review invoices from vendors, verifying accuracy, and ensuring appropriate authorization for payment. * Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments to vendors, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH payments, in accordance with payment terms and deadlines. * Vendor Management: Maintain vendor records, including contact information, payment terms, and payment history. Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies, and other related matters. * Expense Reporting: Process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and verifying supporting documentation. * Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable transactions with vendor statements and internal records to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. * Reporting: Assist in the preparation of reports and analysis related to accounts payable, such as aging reports, cash flow projections, and accruals. * Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies. * Assist in tracking and categorizing expenses, including troubleshooting in Unanet, Fearless' ERP. * Utilize accounting and payroll software (Unanet and Paylocity) effectively. Payroll: * Process payment of payroll. * Collect and verify timekeeping information from employees. * Update payroll records with relevant tax withholdings, direct deposit, and other payroll-related data changes. * Prepare and submit payroll tax reports as required. * Maintain accurate and organized payroll records. Customer Service: * Supporting Fearless team members with questions about expense reimbursement, timesheets, and other items managed in Unanet. * Support the Unanet help desk service by responding to and resolving team members' questions. Essential Skills and Experience Must-Have Skills * 3-5 years of directly related experience. * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * Proven experience as a Payroll Clerk or in a similar role. * Knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and relevant software. * Strong proficiency in data entry and attention to detail. * Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices. * Familiarity with accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and/or Google Sheets. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. * Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills. * Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. * Experience processing payroll for 25 employees or greater. * Skilled experience in spreadsheet analysis utilizing Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel. * Experience with accounts payable. Icing-on-the-Cake Skills * The ideal candidate lives within a 2-hour radius of Baltimore, Maryland HQ * Paylocity and Unanet expertise are preferred but not required * Eagerness to learn and develop in the field of accounting. Benefits & Compensation Our people make us who we are. We believe that every member of the Fearless team has something to share, and we value the unique viewpoint you'll bring to our community. But we value your community, too, so we offer fulfilling work that stays in balance with the rest of life. Because everyone has different needs, desires, and goals, our benefits offer the choices and flexibility that our team members need to live well and succeed. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package: * Life-friendly schedules * Family-friendly workplace * PTO allowance (not accrued so you get it up front) We believe in taking time off to be well and thrive. That's why we offer 14 days of PTO, 8.75 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays, your birthday (floating day), jury duty, and bereavement. * Up 12 weeks of FMLA paid at 100% * We cover 100% of your premium for our medical HSA plan + the deductible portion of HSA contributions, 80% of your premium for our HMO or PPO plans, and offer competitive dependent coverage. We cover 100% of dental and vision premiums for you and your dependents and offer medical and dependent care FSA options. We also offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and legal planning and support insurance. * Tech, education / training, and wellness allowances * Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions and immediate vesting * Referral bonus: Bring your friends If someone you refer is hired, you'll get a bonus of $6-12k * Total Pet Plan * Employee Assistance Program Location: * In-person, hybrid, and remote options are available. Our office is located in Baltimore Our Compensation System is designed to reward remarkable work, grow your impact and support the whole "you" over the course of your career. We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or negotiation skills - is given equal pay for equal work. Our approach to compensation is intended to ensure our total package serves all of your needs and includes base pay, medical and other benefits, performance rewards, 401k matching, plus a few perks (tech and wellness reimbursement programs) Our salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location and provide team members salary growth within a salary grade over time. Team members automatically progress within a salary range through annual increases (given to reward service at Fearless) or merit increases (given to reward and individual's demonstrated performance and growth within the position). Fearless team members are also eligible for discretionary bonuses based on company performance. The salary ranges for this position based on location are listed below. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified as a part of our annual salary range review. * Zone 1 - AL, FL, GA, TN Residents: $55,060 (min) - $68,825 (mid) - $82,590 (max) * Zone 2 - NC Residents, National Average: $56,763 (min) - $70,954 (mid) - $85,145 (max) * Zone 3 - DE, MD, PA, TX, VA Residents: $59,601 (min) - $74,502 (mid) - $89,402 (max) * Zone 5 - DC Residents: $66,980 (min) - $83,726 (mid) - $100,471 (max) * Zone 6 - CA, NY, NJ Residents: $69,251 (min) - $86,564 (mid) - $103,877 (max) Within the range, starting pay for team members is based on the evaluation of the alignment with the position description requirements including job-related skills and experience or training. This range reflects your earning potential over the course of your career at Fearless in this position. So, what's next? Over the years, we've honed a 2-step interview process that helps ensure that every employee we hire is the right fit for us and that we're the right fit for them. If we think you're a good fit, we'll get in touch and start scheduling your interviews * Technical Interview - This is where we get into the nitty gritty of the project. During the Technical Interview, you'll be interviewed by the team's Project Lead to make sure your skills align with the project requirements. * Business Interview - At this point, you've made it to the final frontier The Business Interview is when you'll meet with Fearless leadership to dot the i's, cross the t's, and determine whether or not we'll be moving forward with the hiring process. About Fearless Digital: Fearless Digital builds software with a soul. As a division inside Fearless, we're part of its digital services integrator model to unlock the power of organizations, people and tech. Our division designs, engineers, and delivers digital solutions to solve problems and drive impact. Using iterative development cycles, we minimize risk for our customers and efficiently deliver intuitive and responsive technology. In this way, we help set the stage for tech to work better for people. That's not our only goal, though. We also strive to create a purple culture that makes our team members excited to come to work every day. We take a holistic approach to our people's well-being, and our culture and benefits are designed to support our people in working the way they like best. We encourage our people to pursue their passions, both in and out of the office. With flexible schedules, continuing education support, and a family-friendly work environment, we've created a culture that allows our team to thrive professionally and personally. Fearless believes in equal opportunity employment. We won't discriminate against any employee or applicant o