Senior Accountant, Expense Accounting

Brightspeed • Charlotte, NC

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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, but will support 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 (heavy emphasis on subledger experience) ensuring proper supporting documentation and identifying and escalating potential issues
• Assist with 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 multiple departments and locations to obtain and distribute financial information
• Provide support and assessment for external and internal audit activities as necessary, SOX experience preferred
• Continuously review tasks and enhance analysis and analytical processes and controls to implement improvements /efficiencies
• Ensure effective working relationships with key business partners
• Perform special projects, interpret complicated financial information and any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health.
• Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees