Staff Accountant

FIRSTLIGHT • Victor, NY

20d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a fiber telecommunications company. This role maintains accurate accounting records for Cost of Sale accounts, supports monthly, quarterly and year-end close cycle, and performs account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant works closely with finance, accounting and operation teams to ensure that network-related costs are recorded accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of general accounting experience
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accrual accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and data reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Strong ERP skills

Nice To Haves

• Netsuite a plus

Responsibilities

• Complete general ledger account analysis and monthly accrual calculations for Cost of Sale accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
• Analyze account balances and variances, research discrepancies, and prepare correcting entries.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and meet established deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments and respond to accounting-related requests.
• Support ad-hoc accounting projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level