Accountant

Foothills Communications; Staffordsville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an entry-level Accountant for their Accounting Department. This role involves managing daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate transaction recording, and supporting general ledger functions. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and possess strong analytical skills. This full-time position is based in Staffordsville, Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and recurring tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of state and federal financial reporting laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with telecommunications technology, products, and services.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly journal entries and execute monthly close of the general ledger.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and analyzing budget variances.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor financial transactions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office 365/Excel

Accounting software

Billing software

Job description

Accountant position in the Accounting Department responsible for daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of company transactions. Supports all aspects of general ledger accounting including analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts. Strong organizational skills, efficiency, and dedication to financial integrity are required. This role contributes to the company’s financial health and success.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks associated with the general ledger, including entering monthly journal entries, executing monthly close of the general ledger, inventory reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and reconciling generalledger related accounts.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and analyzing budget variances.
• Develop and maintain asset recordkeeping in accordance with accounting rules and regulations.
• Prepare Sales & Use, Telecommunications and Utility Gross Receipts Tax.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor financial transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile customer billing from billing software to revenues in accounting software.
• Collaborate with all departments as needed.
• Work closely with the company’s CPA firm and consulting firms on projections, certifications, etc.
• Assist with proper recording and interpretation of intercompany accounting activities.
• Compile and prepare reports/schedules related to internal and external audits as required.
• Assist in the preparation of all budgets and forecasts, including related reports and analyses.
• Collaborate with accounting team members for combined reporting and general ledger maintenance activities.
• Perform other ad-hoc projects and reporting as assigned by Management.
• Must complete the RUS Borrowers Accounting Course within the first year.

Experience and Qualifications

• Successful candidate will meet or exceed performance standards and perform duties to assist in the overall business operations ensuring service is provided to coworkers and members.
• Work well in a group, prioritizing the team’s goals.
• Collaborate, communicate, and be supportive in the team environment.
• Reliable, adaptable to change, knowledge-sharing, question-asking, and integrity and respect.
• Familiarity with computer operations including Microsoft Office 365/Excel.
• Ability to communicate with customers, employees and business contacts professionally and courteously.
• Attention to detail; good decision-making using available information.
• Exceptional accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of telecommunications technology, products, and services.
• Knowledge of sales/use tax laws.
• Knowledge of state and federal financial reporting laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with accounting, billing, and customer software.
• Able to juggle multiple projects and recurring tasks while meeting deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

Position may require a 4-10 schedule.

Resume required with at least 3 references; apply at foothills.net/careers.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Telecommunications