Senior Accountant

Position Overview

• Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant Contractor will provide accounting support in a multi-state fiber-networking Company that is owned by a large international private equity firm.
• Duties include supporting month-end close and mid-year/annual financial reporting under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Key topics of focus include, but are not limited to:
• Revenue recognition accounting, including subscription revenue, construction revenue, and deferred revenue
• Construction/project accounting, including project cost management and percentage of completion accounting
• Lease accounting and record keeping
• Accounting for debt
• Accounting for various operating expenses, including employee compensation plans (e.g. commissions)
• ACH Implementation support.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing support for annual audits of the Company
• Fundamental understanding of routine accounting processes (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, account reconciliation, double entry accounting)

Requirements

• Degree in accounting, business, or finance from a reputable, accredited university
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel to solve business and accounting challenges
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize accounting software packages

Preferences

• Certified Public Accountant Licensure in the United States (or willingness to obtain)
• Audit or other experience within a public accounting environment
• Experience with NetSuite accounting system and/or Blackline account reconciliation software

3 days per week in the Alpharetta office