Sr. Financial Analyst - Accounting

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumos is seeking a full-time Sr. Financial Analyst - Accounting to support financial reporting and month-end processes. This high-impact role requires strong GAAP knowledge and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading fiber internet provider.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

Competitive salary with bonus options.

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

401K plan with employer contribution.

Employee referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting and general accounting.
• Strong communication skills to convey financial concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and support schedules during monthly close.
• Analyze monthly financial results and communicate variances.
• Support year-end audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA/MPA or CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Lumos is looking for a full-time Sr. Financial Analyst - Accounting! If you're an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is excited to support financial operations that fuel our growth-we want to hear from you!

The Sr. Financial Analyst - Accounting will be a key member of our Finance & Accounting organization, responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial reporting across the company. This role will lead the execution of monthly close processes, prepare financial statements, and ensure alignment with accounting standards and internal policies. You'll work closely with both accounting and non-accounting teams to deliver financial insights that drive transparency and help leadership make informed, strategic decisions. This is a high-impact role for someone with strong GAAP knowledge, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

***Remote Position: Preferred within the East Coast time zone***

Company Summary

Lumos is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, 100% Fiber Optic internet to the communities that need it most. After the merger of Lumos Networks and North State in 2022, we quickly rose to become a leading fiber internet provider. And as of April 1, 2025, we've joined forces with T-Mobile to launch T-Fiber-a joint venture that blends Lumos' infrastructure expertise with T-Mobile's national reach to bring fiber to more homes than ever before.

We currently connect over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states in the East and Midwest. With major growth in markets like Ohio, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia-and a shared goal of reaching 12 to 15 million homes by 2030-Lumos is playing a vital role in closing the digital divide.

Our Mission and Values

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can't be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That's why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there's no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We're passionate about our customers' experience. Their futures don't stand still, and neither do ours. We'll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers' evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people's lives.

Essential Functions

• Prepare & post journal entries and support schedules during the monthly close process
• Complete timely and accurate account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies proactively
• Analyze monthly financial results, research variances, & communicate with key drivers across departments
• Navigate the general ledger and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) to investigate & resolve issues
• Partner with field and cross-functional teams to support accounting-related inquiries & processes
• Support and enforce the accruals process, ensuring consistent application across departments
• Assist with the preparation of year-end audit schedules and respond to auditor requests
• Contribute to the definition and documentation of accounting procedures for staff-level roles
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support leadership decision-making

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes, with hands-on experience managing general ledger activity
• Advanced Excel skills; confident working with large data sets, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data modeling
• Proficiency in ERP systems; NetSuite strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and provide actionable insights
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

Other Experience & Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, general accounting, or equivalent roles
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required (MBA/MPA or CPA a plus)
• Experience in both public and private accounting preferred
• Telecom industry experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sedentary periods using computers, keyboard, and other peripherals.
• Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.

Benefits & Perks

Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.

We have:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life's challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.