Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.
Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
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Responsibilities

Role:; Review, analyze and process all capital asset additions, disposals, capital asset transfer requests and other asset transactions.; Maintain and close Asset Management SAP subledger and monitor aging balances for assets under construction.; Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual Fixed Assets reports.; Analyze and document income statement and balance sheet fluctuations monthly.; Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring proper supporting documentation including monthly reconciliation of fixed asset subledger to general ledger balances.; Perform the internal processes for the calculation, allocation and recording of capitalized labor and capitalized interest.; Review and enhance analysis and analytical processes and controls.; Provide support for internal management reporting, external GAAP reporting, and external audit activities as necessary.; Ensure effective working relationships with key business partners.; Perform special projects and any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements

You will thrive in this role if you:; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Require 5 – 8 years of demonstrated, hands-on with business owner accounting experience in Fixed Assets Accounting; Experience with SAP required; CPA Designation preferred; Experience organizing and analyzing large volume of data and identifying and deploying automation tools/solutions.; Proficiency in the use of database tools and financial reporting packages; Clear communicator, experience running meetings effectively, and to explain complex concepts to a non-technical audience.; Complete ownership and accountability of the function given the deadline-oriented nature of the position.; Adaptable to changing business environment and organizational structure. A plus if you have:; Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Background in the telecommunications industry; #LI-RW1