Accountant II

About the role

At Sparklight/Cable One and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. The Accountant II is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures, using a high level of expertise, to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Remote work is available for candidates in AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, or UT.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of the end-to-end process of assigned areas, including related stakeholders, systems, accounting processes, and internal controls that support internal and external reporting.
• Ensure proper flow of capital assets from the inventory warehouse to work in progress and capitalization of in-service assets (annual Capital Spend over $200 million).
• Ensure the end-to-end process viewpoint is properly considered in all elements of assigned work and analysis.
• Compile and review journal entries in compliance with GAAP and support period-end close activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve variances on a timely basis.
• Proactively work on period-end analysis and close activities to provide leadership with timely and reliable financial information, including identifying leading indicators and trends for timely business decisions.
• Foster communication and teamwork within and across organizational boundaries.
• Support assigned internal and external audit activities, including SOX compliance.
• Complete special projects and analyses as requested by department leadership.
• Provide general business support for a wide range of partners and internal customers.
• Proactively stay abreast of accounting, reporting, and disclosure standards promulgated by the FASB, SEC, and PCAOB that affect internal accounting and reporting practices; provide sound analysis and support for the impact of changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university focusing in Accounting or Financial Accounting.
• Minimum of one year of practical general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting and/or corporate accounting environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate knowledge of Excel required.
• Functional knowledge of general and corporate accounting processes and internal controls.
• Ability to understand and communicate accounting issues, including developing processes to record them.
• Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and deliver results.
• Experience in process improvement activities.
• Passion for learning, continuous improvement, and personal growth.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to support the financial close process.
• Proficiency with Oracle Fusion preferred.

Core Competencies

• Committed: Values each and every customer while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
• Helpful: Delivers support in ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
• Proactive: Understands what our customers need and actively works to make their relationship with us seamless, easy, and rewarding.
• Personal: Knows our customers well and tailors communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start.
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children).
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days).
• 401(k) – 100% company match on day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation).
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 in the first year).
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate recognition & awards programs.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment.
• FREE Sparklight services for associates who live in a serviceable area.
• Up to $75/mo. allowance for internet services not in a serviceable area.