Staff Accountant II

POSITION SUMMARY

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU), the world’s largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant II to support all aspects of accounting operations of the organization and its affiliates. The Staff Accountant II operates with some independence and must be able to apply good judgment to moderately complex tasks. This role focuses on understanding the reasoning behind processes, owning assigned accounts, and contributing to improvements in efficiency and accuracy. Key responsibilities include performing general ledger accounting and reporting functions using established standards, principles, policies, procedures and practices to analyze financial information for accuracy and completeness. The ideal candidate has a natural passion for math, strong analytical skills, an understanding of GAAP, excellent time management, and excels in a fast\-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines. This position is 5 days/week, in\-office and located in DU’s National Headquarters in Memphis, TN.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute routine accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions with accuracy and attention to detail
• Prepare and maintain well‑supported balance sheet account reconciliations
• Apply customer payments promptly and ensure all cash postings are complete and accurate
• Create and upload journal entries in accordance with provided guidance and documentation
• Support month‑end close activities to deliver timely and reliable financial results.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, demonstrating strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Maintain organized digital and physical documentation
• Respond to vendor and customer documentation requests
• Assist with compliance tasks (W‑9s, invoice coding, etc.)
• Identify discrepancies and escalate appropriately
• Process credit card transactions and ensure accurate, timely recording of all related activities
• Monitor and resolve outstanding checks, maintaining up‑to‑date records
• Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate customer information
• Manage vendor administration, including onboarding, updates, and documentation
• Review and approve employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications effectively, with intermediate Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in daily tasks and decision‑making
• Perform general administrative duties and provide broad accounting support as needed
• Process remote deposits and maintain accurate petty cash records
• Initiate ACH payments and wire transfers through the bank portal with precision and proper controls
• Assist with completing credit application requests for customers or vendors
• Prepare and complete bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances
• Maintain and update recurring journal entry templates
• Recommend improvements to processes and workflows
• Perform variance analysis and explain routine fluctuations
• Own assigned balance sheet reconciliations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred

(Management may substitute experience for education)

• 2–4 years of experience in an accounting role preferred
• Intermediate working knowledge of GAAP
• Intermediate Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data manipulation)
• Ability to learn ERP/accounting systems
• Strong accuracy and consistency in deliverables
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a strong customer service mindset
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize conflicting requirements to meet all established deadlines
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers in person, over the phone and in writing to resolve issues and obtain information
• Dependable with follow‑through mindset
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarity
• Demonstrate good judgment in resolving routine issues
• Initiative in identifying and solving problems
• CPA / CPA eligible a plus

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required by employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. DU reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of DU’s business, competitive consideration or the work environment changes.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964\. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.