Brightspeed

Senior Accountant

Brightspeed

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Report directly to the Manager, Accounting
  • Support the implementation of processes, policies, and procedures ensuring the accuracy of accounting and reporting
  • Play a major part in the financial month-end closing and reporting process by managing complex journal entries for the company
  • Partner with key business stakeholders and business finance partners to provide accounting guidance for all functional areas
  • Ensure adherence to applicable guidance, policies and processes
  • Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for the monthly, quarterly and yearly close process
  • Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring proper supporting documentation
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly financial management reports
  • Analyze and document income statement and balance sheet fluctuations monthly
  • Liaise with teams across multiple departments and locations to obtain and distribute financial information
  • Provide support for external and internal audit activities as necessary
  • Review and enhance analysis and analytical processes and controls
  • Ensure effective working relationships with key business partners
  • Perform special projects and any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 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
  • Clear communicator, experience running meetings effectively, and to explain complex concepts to a non-technical audience
  • Complete ownership and accountability of the function given the deadline-oriented nature of the position
  • Adaptable to changing business environment and organizational structure
  • BONUS POINTS FOR:
  • Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA designation
  • Experience with SAP, a plus
  • Background in the telecommunications industry
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesfinancial reportingaccount reconciliationsfinancial management reportsincome statement analysisbalance sheet analysisautomation toolsdatabase toolsfinancial reporting packages
Soft Skills
clear communicationmeeting facilitationexplanation of complex conceptsownershipaccountabilityadaptabilityrelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in FinanceCPA designation