JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant
DIVISION: General Admin
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
JOB SUMMARY
• The Staff Accountant is responsible for handling a wide range of various financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes for all Buckeye Broadband companies.
• The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Controller.
• There are no direct reports to this position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Staff Accountant is accountable for the following items:
• Prepare and maintain financial records, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial statements
• Enter monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, resolve issues timely, and ensure balances are properly supported and explained
• Research and correct account discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Perform account research and analysis to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes
• Review and analyze monthly activities for accuracy providing recommendations when opportunities for improvement are presented
• Represents the Accounting department in communications with other departments
• Following and enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures, including the EEO guidelines and safety, at all times
• Perform any other departmental or company duties as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent degree - Required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles - Required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools) - Required
• 1 – 3 years of previous accounting experience (public or private) - Preferred
• Experience with general ledgers, general ledger systems, and Accounting related software - Preferred
Other Skills/Requirements
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong team player who works well with others
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Punctuality and good attendance
• Background record that meets Company standards
• Present professional appearance and demeanor
• Strictly maintains confidentiality of financial and/or other information acquired in the course of work; discloses only when authorized, unless legally obligated to do so
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Walking, kneeling, standing, stooping, sitting, driving, hearing, talking, vision (close, distant, color, depth perception, adjust focus), and use of hands and fingers. Light lifting of 25 lbs. is occasionally needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• The Staff Accountant is a full time, salaried, exempt position. Working hours may vary to accommodate the needs of the department.
• The Staff Accountant works in an automated business office environment with business office equipment including telephones, personal computers, copy machines, and FAX equipment.
• The Staff Accountant is required to drive on the job as needed and is subject to regular MVR checks. He/she must maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets Company standards for an insurable driver at all times. Any time these conditions are not met, he/she must not drive on the job and must immediately report it to their supervisor.
• The Company is a drug-free workplace. All employees are required to adhere to the Company’s drug-free workplace programs and policies. Pre-employment testing is mandatory along with random testing throughout continued employment.
• The duties assigned, the hours worked, and the status of this position is subject to change as the needs of the company changes.