Staff Accountant

Optimum Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community. If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you We areOptimum Job Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and month end close activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. This role is key to providing accurate and timely financial information used to support both internal decision making and external constituents. The ideal candidate will have foundational Accounting knowledge, the ability and willingness to engage in complex analysis, and aspirations to further develop a career in Accounting. Responsibilities Prepares and uploads monthly journal entries to the General Ledger. Conducts balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations. Reconcile bank statements to the business records to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy. Ensures all journal entries properly reflect the operating performance of the business are recorded in accordance with GAAP. Works as part of a cohesive team that will be expected to successfully meet tight deadlines and respond quickly to changes in business environment to ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting in conformance with GAAP. Recommends and implements enhancements to current processes to improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting 2 years of general accounting experience Strong problem solving and analytical skills Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical business deadlines Highly proficient in Office 365/Google Docs, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience working with Oracle Applications (Ledger, Payables, Purchasing, Assets) preferred At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey. If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law. Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQfor further details. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $64,260.00-$105,570.00/ year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.