YouScience is a rapidly growing SaaS business focused on solutions in the education and workforce development sectors with nearly a million users in 7k+ schools globally. We combine revolutionary aptitude-based career guidance with industry-recognized certifications that empower students to uncover their natural talent, validate their skills and knowledge, and pursue their best-fit educational pathways and careers.

Our platform uses real measures of aptitudes via psychometrically valid “brain games” to determine a user’s unique set of natural abilities. When combined with interests, the results yield very accurate career recommendations and deep personal insights. Our industry-recognized Career and Technical Education (CTE) certifications help students validate the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom and match them to employment opportunities and continuing education. Taken together, our suite of products expands students’ vision of opportunity and equips educators to better guide students in their educational and career decisions.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated Senior Accountant (Full Time) dedicated to providing outstanding and accurate accounting services to every YouScience client and vendor. You will need a sharp eye for detail. You will have access to confidential financial records and must be able to keep them in confidence. Come join our team and enjoy an outstanding work environment and culture. This position will be on site in American Fork, UT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review and reconciliation of account balances

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in balances

• Assist in the implementation of new systems and processes

• Assist in special projects and ad hoc reporting

• Assist in migrating all accounting records to be fully digital

• Maintain records of financial transactions by establishing accounts and posting transactions.

• Produce customer bills, pay vendor invoices, and ensure proper posting.

• Maintain historical records by filing electronic documents in an organized and secure manner.

• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Provide support and data preparation during external audits.

• Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

• Minimum 2+ years accounting job experience 

• Strong desire and ability to continually learn

• General understanding of GAAP

• Courteous and professional attitude

• Attention to detail 

• Google Workspace/Office 365 savvy – especially strong Google Sheets/Excel skills

• Analytical skills

Benefits

• Mission oriented, collaborative culture that lives it’s company values

• Impact the lives of millions of students

• Ongoing support for continuing education and career development 

• Opportunity to work and learn alongside some of the industry’s most passionate innovators

• Great medical, dental, vision benefits

• 15 days paid time off (PTO) per year, parental leave

• Up to 20+ additional paid company holidays, including the 1st week of July and time off in between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

• 401K

• Partial internet and cell phone reimbursement

• Community service opportunities with 8 paid volunteer hours per year

Compensation: $62,500-$75,000

Company Values

• We empower others 

• We perform as a cohesive championship team  

• We are all leaders

• We never stop growing

• We make a positive impact

• We show respect in word and in deed  

• We remember that life is bigger than our work

YouScience is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or another legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**This position is at headquarters in American Fork, UT with potential to shift to hybrid remote work in the future.