Senior Accountant, Expense Accounting

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant, Expense Accounting to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the implementation of processes, policies, and procedures ensuring the accuracy of accounting and reporting. You will play a major part in the financial month-end closing and reporting process by managing complex journal entries for the company. You will partner with key business stakeholders and business finance partners to provide accounting guidance for all functional areas and to ensure adherence to applicable guidance, policies, and processes.

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience. Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close process with a primary focus on expense accounting, including network and usage analysis, and dispute process management/resolution, while supporting other expense areas as required.
• Support cross-functional teams with systems implementation and testing of financial data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations with an emphasis on subledger experience, ensuring proper supporting documentation and identifying and escalating potential issues.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial management reports, including variance analysis on GAAP statements.
• Analyze and document income statement and balance sheet fluctuations monthly, with an emphasis on prepaid expense management.
• Liaise with teams across departments and locations to obtain and distribute financial information.
• Provide support and assessment for external and internal audit activities as necessary; SOX experience is preferred.
• Continuously review tasks and enhance analysis, analytical processes, and controls to implement improvements and efficiencies.
• Ensure effective working relationships with key business partners.
• Perform special projects, interpret complicated financial information, and undertake any additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience Required: 3+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting or financial reporting setting
• Experience organizing a large volume of information and identifying and deploying automation tools/solutions
• Proficiency in the use of database tools and financial reporting packages
• Strong communication skills with experience running meetings effectively and explaining complex concepts to a non-technical audience
• Complete ownership and accountability of tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
• Adaptability to changing business environments and organizational structures

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation
• Experience with SAP or BlackLine is a plus
• Background in the telecommunications industry

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive compensation
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employee assistance program, a 401K plan with company match, and a host of voluntary benefits
• Paid time off programs and support for overall wellness through physical, emotional, and financial health
• Flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, office, or field-based) based on business needs and individual circumstances
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that values authentic collaboration