Staff Accountant

Dscout is a flexible Experience Research Platform for capturing in-context insights from high-quality participants, bridging the gap between product teams and users. Leading brands like Sonos, Spotify, Duolingo and Best Buy use Dscout to test ideas, iterate quickly, collaborate, and build confidently. We are expanding our smart and driven team and would love for you to join us.

Ready to make an impact at a fast-growing company? Dscout is looking for a Staff Accountant to help drive our Finance team forward. If you are passionate about accounting, eager to learn, and looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is your chance to grow with a company that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role reports directly to our Controller and helps ensure our accounting operations run smoothly. You’ll be responsible for accurate reporting, account reconciliation, and timely financial statement preparation. This is a collaborative role that will give you exposure to teams across Dscout. While this role is mostly remote, occasional visits to our Chicago HQ are part of the experience, so being in or near Chicago is a plus.

What you will do

• Technical Accounting
• Partner with our Accounting Manager on complex topics including ASC350-40 internal use software, ASC606 revenue recognition, foreign currency translation, consolidation, elimination entries, and financial reporting.
• Stay current on new accounting standards and regulations, and help implement necessary changes.
• Research accounting guidance and ensure entries follow GAAP.
• Assist with our annual audit process.
• Operational Accounting
• Support payment and collection processes, especially around Scout incentives.
• Assist Senior Accountants with accounts payable and receivable.
• Help with tax compliance.
• Prepare journal entries, analysis, and account reconciliations as part of month-end close.
• Systems and Efficiency
• Help implement and optimize our finance systems as the company evolves.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to make processes better and more efficient.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA or path to CPA required
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Problem solving mindset and a service oriented approach to supporting internal stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A team mindset and eagerness to jump in wherever needed—no task is too small!

Benefits

• A strong and competitive compensation package with a built-in bonus and equity program.
• An incredible and progressive benefits package to support work/life balance, including flexible PTO, 16 company holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 401k match, and much more.
• An education stipend to support your growth & development and a remote work stipend.
• A company that is open and transparent with our team. You will know what is happening and why it matters.

Location: Remote (mostly); occasional visits to our Chicago HQ are part of the experience, so being in or near Chicago is a plus.

Notes about accommodations: If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process, please email accommodations@dscout.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. We will do all we can to ensure you’re set up for success during our interview process while upholding your privacy, including accommodation requests.

Dscout participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Dscout is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on identity, including race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process, please email accommodations@dscout.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. We’ll do all we can to ensure you’re set up for success during our interview process while upholding your privacy, including accommodation requests.

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Dscout participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.