Senior Accountant

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.

• 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.

• 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.