Specialist, Finance, Reporting

Job description

Here at Scout Motors, we’re carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you’re ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

As the Analyst, Financial Bookkeeping, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and supporting smooth financial operations across the organization. You’ll be the main point of contact for Finance-related process questions, acting as a liaison between business partners, Accounting, and Purchasing. Your work ensures clean data, timely reporting, and audit-ready documentation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure, is detail-oriented, and enjoys supporting a diverse set of stakeholders with financial operations.

This role will play a key part in supporting our Market Finance teams—those closest to the customer—including Sales, Aftersales, Marketing, Communications, and Strategy. Through your partnership, these teams can rely on clean, accurate financials to make decisions that drive customer impact.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

ERP Data Integrity

• Ensure accuracy in general ledger account and cost center coding across transactions.
• Monitor financial data and flag inconsistencies or misclassifications.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of key accounts and maintain supporting documentation.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Accounting to resolve coding issues and ensure clean books at month-end.
• Support FP&A by providing historical data context and explaining variances in actuals.
• Act as the liaison between business teams, Purchasing, and Accounting to ensure requests and payments are submitted with the correct information and routed appropriately.
• Proactively monitor contract timelines and notify relevant teams of expirations or renewal needs.

Journal Entry Preparation & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries for reclasses and accruals based on spending patterns and forecasted needs.
• Support the month-end close process by investigating and correcting cost center or GL errors.
• Maintain organized audit trails for all adjustments and reconciliations.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Own the intake and tracking of spend requests: review for completeness, correct coding, and alignment with Finance expectations.
• Coordinate audit support documentation for both internal and external audits.
• Maintain Finance documentation, intranet resources, and shared folders to ensure business users have access to the latest processes and templates.
• Provide administrative support for other recurring Finance processes as needed.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based remotely within the United States. Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years in a financial operations, GL accounting, or bookkeeping role.
• Prior experience in a corporate finance or accounting team preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or similar.

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and curiosity to investigate discrepancies.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A service-oriented mindset with clear, patient, and proactive communication.
• Familiarity with purchase order and payment workflows; ability to coordinate with multiple departments.

What you’ll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $95,000.00 - $115,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law.Scout is committed to compliance with allapplicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].