Senior Accountant

4 weeks ago

Bethpage, New York, United States Lightpath Full time
Senior Accountant
Job ID: 1256171000

Location:

Bethpage,
NY 11714

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. Weown and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath's continued focus on network excellence and a "customer first" service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will handle a broad range of accounting functions including month end close, journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and analysis. The position requires an individual who has strong problem-solving skills, the ability to identify obstacles or issues, dedication, and willingness to meet hard deadlines. The individual in this role must be able to work both independently and in a team environment to develop and propose solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the full stream general ledger month-end close process, to produce complete, accurate, and timely financials statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Consolidate multiple legal entities on a monthly basis, including intercompany eliminations.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial results and analysis, presenting to internal management.
  • Establish, document, and modify financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. Enhance and improve current processes through improved automation and systemization.
  • Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls, and accounting policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and best practices.
  • Review business unit balance sheet reconciliations and analysis including but not limited to deferred revenue, work in process and capital expenditures, fixed assets, contract assets, capital/financed Leases, right of use assets, and more.
  • Analyze the income statement and provide commentary on variances to prior month, forecast, and budget.
  • Lead the annual audit process and collaborate with external auditors.
  • Manage consolidated payroll, accounts payable and receivable functions across multiple entities.
  • Partner with SVP of Finance to ensure full integration of data with all financial systems throughout the organization, including selecting and implementing an ERP.
  • In conjunction with legal team, manage Lightpath regulatory and financial filing requirements, including new filings, with Secretaries of State, Departments of Revenue, Public Utility Commissions, and other state and local entities.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Facilitate growth of business by identifying, hiring, training and managing additional staff and/or outside consultants.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred (not required).
  • Minimum 7+ years' experience in accounting and finance.
  • Experience in the telecommunications industry a plus.
  • Strong technical accounting skills and advanced knowledge of GAAP and best practices.
  • Experience consolidating financial statements for multiple entities.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Experience with financial systems and tools, such as ERP systems, integrated accounting software solutions, and financial reporting software.
  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with multiple and competing priorities.
  • Execution focused and deadline driven with the ability to take responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize data and provide strategic guidance upon analysis.

Lightpath is 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.

Lightpath 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.

This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. The pay range at the time of posting in the specified locations is $90,000- $115,000/year. Pay ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience.

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