Ionq19d ago

Staff Accountant

United States·College Parklead

Finance & AccountingAccountantChief Accountant

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Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Journal Entry Preparation: Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including complex payroll accruals for both US and international entities.

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Finance & AccountingAccountantChief Accountant

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our US Accounting Team. As a 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 be responsible preparing month-end close journal entries and reconciliations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who ensures the accuracy of our financial data while identifying opportunities to streamline our internal controls and reporting.

Responsibilities

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→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

Requirements

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Experience with a Big Four accounting firm or other national accounting firm is preferred
Experience with NetSuite ERP
Experience working with Dayforce or Papaya
Knowledge of accruals processes
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

The approximate base salary range for this position is $73,439 - $95,767. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

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.

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