Technical Accounting Manager

GCI Communication Corp • Anchorage, AK

15h

About The Position

GCI's Technical Accounting Manager will r esearch technical accounting issues and document conclusions. Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports for the company, SEC, banks, and other regulatory agencies and management. Assist in stock plan administration duties including stock compensation accounting.

Requirements

• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrated ability to work well with others under stressful, time restricted conditions, displaying patience and tolerance and promoting teamwork. Demonstrated ability to respectfully demand personnel time and information necessary to meet deadlines.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally. Ability to accurately communicate information virtually (i.e., Teams), over the phone, and in-person in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences. Ability to accurately read, write, and respond to routine business correspondence such as emails, chat messages, policies, procedures, reports. Demonstrated ability to listen effectively to obtain technical information. Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and decipherable written reports and recommendations.
• COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics. Demonstrated ability to keep confidential information secure.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
• RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving. Ability to move easily between detail and conceptual levels. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with changing priorities and timelines and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to solve problems and address issues independently. Demonstrated technical knowledge of accounting procedures and solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), specifically ASC 606. Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement preparation. Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and general auditing standards. Demonstrate ability to accurately analyze and document complex accounting transactions. Demonstrate ability to prepare financial statements with minimal supervision.
• SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
• TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY - Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent. Knowledge of Oracle or equivalent accounting system.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in general ledger accounting, external audit, and/or financial statement preparation, including public accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

• Telecommunications experience.
• Other relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Research applicable literature and write technical accounting memos on complex accounting issues.
• Monitor the company contracts to ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Assist in the preparation of the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and provide related support to management, the company, and external auditors related to Forms 10Q and 10K.
• Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly audited and unaudited subsidiary financial statements and reports for regulatory agencies and other external customers/regulators.
• Assist in the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset valuations performed by an external valuation expert.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual 401k Plan Form 5500 and Form 11-K filings and provide related support to management and the external auditors.
• Prepare the audit work papers for the external auditors and work with the auditors as needed to complete the audit.
• Assist in stock plan administration to include the filing of applicable SEC forms and performing the share-based compensation accounting.
• Provide day to day support for employee stock compensation issues and assist in gathering employee stock grant data and submitting data to the company.

What This Job Offers

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