Staff Accountant

Pilot Fiber; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Company-sponsored 401(k)

Commuter & Wellness Reimbursement

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Pilot Fiber, Inc. is seeking an accounting-oriented professional in New York City to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities.

This role contributes to revenue recognition accuracy and financial reporting in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, with 1+ year of experience, strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, and familiarity with Sage Intacct is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA a plus).
• 1+ years of accounting-related experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions with accurate coding and timely processing.
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts in AR.
• Assist with month-end close, including bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist revenue recognition by reviewing billing activity for accuracy.
• Reconcile corporate credit card accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support monthly payment remittance to channel partners and vendors.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Sage Intacct

Job description

Pilot is a modern connectivity company based in New York City. We deliver fiber-optic internet and network services to businesses with no contracts, backed by a 100% uptime guarantee and 24/7 proactive support.

We're a passionate, close-knit team that believes businesses have more important things to worry about than their internet connection. Our top priority is enabling extraordinary work across all industries with connectivity solutions that are adaptive, agile, and designed with the customer in mind.

ON A TYPICAL DAY YOU'LL

• Process accounts payable transactions, including reviewing and entering vendor invoices, verifying supporting documentation, and ensuring accurate coding and timely processing
• Contribute to Accounts Receivable operations, including but not limited to applying cash receipts, reconciling customer accounts, and strategically managing outstanding and aging AR balances
• Assist with month-end close processes, including performing bank reconciliations and processing journal entries
• Assist with revenue recognition by reviewing billing activity and ensuring revenue is recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting policies
• Reconcile corporate credit card accounts by reviewing transactions, verifying supporting documentation and coding, and resolving discrepancies
• Support our monthly process to remit payment to channel partners, building managers, and vendors/suppliers
• Contribute to the development of company-wide policies to support business operations
• Support financial audits by providing requested documentation and information
• Conduct cost analyses and assist with various ad hoc accounting tasks and projects
• Perform additional duties assigned based on variations in team workflows

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA a plus)
• 1+ years of Accounting-related experience
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and GAAP accounting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships both internal and external
• Demonstrated team player; fosters a positive and collaborative team environment
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, take initiative and work within deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Elementary or better proficiency with mid-tier ERP systems (Sage Intacct) is a plus

PILOT'S PAY & PERKS

• Base salary of $65,000 - $77,000
• Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Company-sponsored 401(k)
• Commuter & Wellness Reimbursement
• Competitive PTO

At Pilot, we believe differences make us stronger, and that our diversity is something to celebrate. Pilot hires without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (and pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Pilot Fiber, Inc. is not open to third-party solicitation or resumes for our posted positions. Any resume submitted to a Pilot Fiber, Inc. employee by a recruiting firm that does not have a valid, written search agreement with us will be considered a referral, regardless of whether it is submitted for a posted position or for general consideration, and no matter how it is submitted (via email, the Internet, or other means). No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by Pilot Fiber, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means.

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