Accountant - Lakeland Communications

1 month ago


Saint Paul, United States Olsen Thielen & Co., LTD Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Lakeland Communications has partnered with Olsen Thielen & Co., LTD to fill their open Accountant role.

As Lakeland Communications continues to grow, we are looking to add a full-time, benefit-eligible Accountant position to our team in Milltown, Wisconsin.

Our headquarters in Milltown offer the perfect blend of professional opportunity and idyllic rural life. Join us to take advantage of the abundant recreational and natural opportunities of beautiful Polk County, Wisconsin. Polk County is well-known for our many lakes, rivers, golf courses, trails, and the national scenic riverway of the St. Croix River. Accountants tired of travel-heavy work will find stability and balance here, while still being just a little over an hour from the Twin Cities and all the opportunities and amenities of the metro.

The Accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial and regulatory activities of Lakeland Communications. This role is a dynamic and integral part of our rural broadband team and the community that we serve. This position reports to the General Manager and has the option for supervisory responsibilities and significant growth.

What are the key responsibilities?

The Accountant will be responsible for:

  • Managing operating and capital budgets
  • Preparing and analyzing financial statements
  • Tax and regulatory reporting
  • Ensuring strong internal controls and audit functions
  • Conducting financial forecasts and models and investment analysis
  • Perform acquisition analysis
  • Financial reporting to the board
  • Overseeing and completion of payroll
  • HR benefit administration

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • An analytical mindset and be a strategic thinker
  • Ability and willingness to wear many hats and enjoys a variety of work
  • Strong communication skills and commitment to working proactively with shareholders, vendors, and members of the community
  • Team-oriented and highly self-motivated individual
  • Customer service focused

What are the qualifications?

In addition to what's listed above, candidates should be aware of the following qualifications and requirements for this position:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Finance, or similar related degree
  • Ability to work onsite 5 days a week
  • Experience in regulatory environments and FCC and state regulatory agencies is preferred, but not required
  • Experience in a management role preferred but not required
  • CPA preferred but not required

Additional Benefits

Lakeland Communications strongly values its people and offers exceptional health perks and benefits as a part of our membership within the NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association. Benefits include:

  • Health, Vision, Dental, Short-term disability benefit plan options
  • HSA & FSA options
  • Employer 401k contribution - matching at 8%
  • Wellness Plan
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • 8 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave Days
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Education & Training
  • Complimentary Internet and Telephone Service within the service territory
  • Year-end bonus

If you're passionate about accounting and looking for a career with a purpose that cares about and makes a difference in the local community, we'd love for you to come join us at Lakeland Communications

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