Senior Accountant II

Overview

Under minimal supervision, the Senior Accountant II will handle complex general and technical accounting activities related to general ledger accounts. This role serves as a key resource for maintaining complete and accurate general ledger accounts, managing month-end close activities, and preparing financial reports for the enterprise. Responsibilities may vary depending on assignment.

The position also involves demonstrating leadership within individual and team roles, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring SOX compliance.

This role offers remote work opportunities across more than 40 states.

Responsibilities

General Ledger and Financial Statement Management

• Review and verify assigned accounts for accuracy and proper transaction recording
• Conduct research on technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements
• Monitor systems and accounts to ensure timely and accurate financial processing within GAAP and regulatory guidelines
• Perform account reconciliations and post journal entries as needed
• Lead month-end closing activities including reconciliations, analysis, journal entries, accruals, and reporting
• Analyze financial statements and prepare or review variance reports
• Maintain procedural and control documentation

Application of GAAP and Regulatory Compliance

• Apply GAAP knowledge to revenue, fixed asset, treasury, and general accounting functions
• Review and verify account coding accuracy
• Provide support for income tax and transaction tax matters
• Prepare and analyze monthly income and balance sheet statements for internal and external reporting
• Respond to financial inquiries and provide information to support business management and external reporting

Functional Area Assignments (may include one or more):

Operational Accounting

• Prepare and review journal entries in compliance with regulatory and GAAP standards
• Perform and review account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Conduct monthly income statement and balance sheet analysis
• Provide financial information for internal and external audits
• Prepare certain external regulatory filings and reports
• Lead assigned accounting activities
• Validate accuracy and appropriateness of work products
• Share best practices and provide feedback to team members

Technical Accounting

• Provide ad hoc support on critical accounting issues
• Lead periodic asset impairment analyses
• Lead accounting analysis for mergers and acquisitions
• Conduct general accounting research in compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements

Team Support and Leadership

• Develop and maintain team procedures and documentation
• Represent the team in project meetings
• Contribute to team goals and objectives
• Assist in prioritizing team workload
• Review work of others and mentor team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or 4+ years of equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of public accounting experience or 5+ years of corporate accounting experience applying GAAP, or an equivalent combination of technical and functional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred or eligibility to sit for CPA exam within six months of employment
• Knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Familiarity with quarterly, annual, and periodic external reporting processes including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other SEC filings
• Strong leadership skills with proactive business decision support
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, or lead a team as needed
• Results-oriented with commitment to performance metrics and deadlines
• Analytical thinker capable of intellectual leadership
• Confidence, credibility, and a team-focused attitude
• Ability to foster a constructive development environment including training and team building
• Willingness to understand business requirements and financial information users
• Strong ethical values and integrity
• Telecom industry experience is a plus
• Experience with business acquisitions and divestitures is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range (actual offers based on skills, experience, location, and competencies)
• Potential additional compensation such as bonuses or equity awards

Benefits for associates working 20+ hours per week:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Seven paid national holidays plus one floating holiday
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Commuter program benefits

Additional benefits for associates working 30+ hours per week:

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Education assistance
• Paid volunteer time

Location

Remote work available in any of the 40+ states where the organization operates.