Financial Reporting & Equity Administration Staff Accountant

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. 

We are looking for a Financial Reporting & Equity Administration Staff Accountant. As a Financial Reporting & Equity Administration Staff Accountant, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

In this role, you will work closely with the Financial Reporting and Equity Teams to support financial statement disclosures and the processing of the Company’s equity awards.  You will also assist in obtaining and processing compensation-related data by coordinating with a variety of outside teams, preparing workpapers, templates, and reconciliations, and contributing to special projects as needed.  Your work will be performed in an effort to support an influx of equity compensation, as well as growing financial reporting needs, resulting from IonQ’s quickly scaling workforce as we continue to hire both domestically and internationally, as well as integrate acquired companies!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare schedules to support financial statements disclosures and ensure the accuracy of the Company’s financial statements, including performing key analytical reviews and coordinating with various teams and subsidiaries across the Company
• Prepare required schedules to support the quarterly reviews and the annual audit with the Company’s external auditors
• Compile data to support the quarterly equity rollforward and earnings per share calculations
• Coordinate with cross functional teams, including Legal and Payroll, to assist with inputting, processing, and reconciling equity data within the equity platform
• Process bi-weekly equity grants by collecting and transforming employee data for processing in our equity platform and guide employees through the process
• Coordinate with People and Payroll Teams from acquired companies to obtain and interpret employee data for the processing of quarterly equity releases
• Aid in the year-end tax reporting process by collecting, preparing, and reconciling compensation and tax data
• Design processes to make procedures more efficient and accurate, including identifying opportunities for automation and developing processes to support Company growth
• Assist in answering employee questions regarding equity administration and processes
• Perform procedures to assist with the implementation of new systems and technology 

You’d be a good fit with:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of professional experience
• Strong analytical and organizational and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage deadline requirements and multi-task projects
• High competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated with the ability to meet project deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  
  

You’d be a great fit with:

• SEC reporting experience preferred
• Experience with a Big Four accounting firm or other national accounting firm is preferred
• Strong desire and ability to develop new skills quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to continuously improve processes
• Willingness to take on challenges and think constructively to solve problems
• Experience working with Dayforce, Papaya, and/or E*Trade
• Experience working with confidential compensation data
• Knowledge of equity compensation data requirements and cycles
• Strong desire and ability to develop new skills quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Location: This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel: None
Job ID:  1305

The approximate base salary range for this position is $73,439 - $95,767. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance! 

IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
 
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
 
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.  Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.  Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.  Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.  

US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!