Financial Reporting & Equity Administration Senior Accountant

About the role

IonQ, Inc. is the world's leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations globally and provides quantum computing services through major cloud providers and networking/sensing customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules to support financial statements disclosures and ensure the accuracy of the Company’s financial statements
• Prepare required schedules to support the quarterly reviews and the annual audit with the Company’s external auditors
• Prepare the quarterly equity rollforward and earnings per share calculations
• Cook up with cross-functional teams, including Legal, People, 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
• Cook up with People and Payroll Teams from acquired companies to obtain and interpret employee data for the processing of quarterly equity releases
• Support 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
• Respond to employee questions regarding equity administration and processes
• Support the implementation of new systems and technology through collaboration with cross-functional teams and performing implementation procedures

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and/or public accounting
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• SEC reporting experience preferred
• E*Trade 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
• Experience working with Workday, Dayforce, and/or Papaya
• Willingness to take on challenges and think constructively to solve problems
• 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

Pay

The approximate base salary range for this position is $84,455 - $110,132. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Parental/adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• A home technology stipend

Schedule

This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status required for export controls and government contracts work

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.