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For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.\nNow part of Iridium, Aireon is the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time visibility of aircraft over oceans, the poles, and remote regions. Together, Iridium and Aireon are helping build a safer, more connected, and more efficient future for global aviation.\nJoin our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nIridium is seeking an Accountant II to join our accounting team. As an Accountant II, you will assist with the overall financial support of the organization. In this role, you will focus primarily on responsibilities related to month end close, accounts payable and banking. You will thrive in this role if you are familiar with a variety of accounting principles, practices, and procedues, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nCompile and analyze financial information within Excel spreadsheets.\nComplete monthly reconciliations and variance analysis in account areas such as temporary labor, repairs and maintenance, prepaid expenses, accounts payable (AP) accruals, and employee travel.\nMaintenance of system data related to vendors and customers.\nMonitor daily disbursement activity compared to bank transactions.\nReoncile daily cash receipts and post cash receipt transactions to financial system.\nPrepare accounting system reports for management.\nPrepare journal entries for monthly close activities in assigned areas.\nTrack unused and creditted airafare tickets for future use.\nMaintain understanding of compliance with GAAP, SOX controls and the company’s policies and procedures.\nParticipate in the establishment of efficient work processes and corresponding desktop procedures.\nReview accounting system data for accuracy and completeness.\nAssist with data requests for financial statement and SOX audits.\nAssist in resolving posting and data issues within the accounting and AP systems.\nEnter wires in banking system.\nWhat You’ll Need to Succeed:\nBachelor’s degree in accounting or related field2+ years of relevant experience \nStrong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present to others.\nHave confidence and be able to easily build meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team\nMust be able to prioritize your tasks, be self-aware enough to identify and correct your mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed\nBe active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others.\nThe willingness to look for opportunities to take initiative and identify ways to add value through innovative solutions.\nThis position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of that U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens.\n\nThings That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:\nPublic Accountant Certification \nWork Environment:\nThis position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.\nWe believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week (approximately 80%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.\nAdditional Information\nThis job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.\nBase Pay Range: $70,000 - $87,000 USD\nActual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. 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