Fearless Solutions Looking for Accountant at Baltimore, MD  Full Time

Fearless is looking for an Accountant to add to our diverse team of 250+ employees (and counting!).

What you’ll be doing

As an Accountant / Payroll Manager, 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, assisting in the preparation of financial statements, maintaining accurate financial records including the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and laws and policies governing payroll. 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 the field of finance and accounting.

Responsibilities and Contributions

Accountant Responsibilities:

• General Ledger Maintenance:
• Assist in the maintenance of the general ledger by recording transactions and ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts on a regular basis.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable:
• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of customer invoices and monitor accounts receivable.
• Bank Reconciliation:
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Expense Management:
• Assist in tracking and categorizing expenses, including troubleshooting in Unanet, Fearless’ ERP.
• Work with teams across the organization to ensure proper documentation and approval of expenses.
• Software Utilization:
• Utilize accounting and payroll software (Unanet and Paylocity) effectively.

Payroll:

• Lead and manage the overall payroll process for the organization, including coordinating with Human Resources where needed.
• Collect and verify timekeeping information from employees.
• Calculate and process payroll adjustments, including overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other one-off adjustments as needed.
• Ensure accurate computation of wages and benefits.
• Update payroll records with any relevant changes in tax withholdings, direct deposit, and other payroll-related data.
• Stay informed about federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and relevant regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records.
• Generate reports for management and other departments as needed.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries in a timely manner.

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 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Eagerness to learn and develop in the field of accounting.

Icing-on-the-Cake Skills

• Paylocity and Unanet expertise preferred but not required
• The ideal candidate lives within a 2-hour commute to our Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland

What else you should know?:

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:

• Flexible schedule
• Family-friendly workplace
• 14 days of PTO allowance (not accrued so you get it up front!) PTO + 8.75 days sick leave + 11 federal holidays + your birthday off!
• HSA, HMO, or PPO plan and Employee Wellness Plan
• Tech, education / training, and wellness allowances
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions and immediate vesting

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 an 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!

• – We’re a people-first company, so we always start off by getting to know more about you, how you work, what your career goals are, and what you’re passionate about. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for Fearless, so don’t be shy!
• – This is where we get into the nitty gritty of the project. During the Technical Interview, you’ll be interviewed by our and/or 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 on the basis of race, gender, nationality, age, religion, disability, military status, or sexual orientation. As a company and as individuals, we’re committed to providing an for our team, our family members, our clients, our subcontractors, and our vendors.