Accountant II

Job Description

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

The Accountant II is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures, using a high level of expertise, to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of these states ( AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT ).

What you will do to contribute to the company's success

• Develops detailed understanding of the end-to-end process of assigned areas, including related stakeholders, systems, accounting processes, and internal controls that support internal and external reporting.
• Ensure proper flow of capital assets from the inventory warehouse to work in progress and capitalization of in-service assets - annual Capital Spend over $200 million.
• Ensures the end-to-end process viewpoint is properly considered in all elements of assigned work and analysis.
• Compiles and reviews journal entries in compliance with GAAP and support of period-end close activities.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts; Investigates and resolves variances on a timely basis.
• Proactively works on period-end analysis and close activities that provide leadership with timely and reliable financial information, including identifying leading indicators and trends to allow for timely business decisions.
• Fosters communication and teamwork within and across organizational boundaries.
• Supports assigned internal and external audit activities, including SOX compliance.
• Completes special projects and analyses as requested by department leadership.
• Provides general business support for a wide range of partners and internal customers.
• Proactively seeks to keep abreast of accounting, reporting, and disclosure standards promulgated by the FASB, SEC and PCAOB that affect internal accounting and reporting practices. Provides sound analysis and supports the impact of changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university focusing in Accounting, or Financial Accounting; and a minimum of one year of practical general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting and/or corporate accounting environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, intermediate knowledge of Excel required.
• Functional knowledge of general and corporate accounting processes and internal controls.
• Ability to understand and communicate accounting issues, including developing processes to record.
• Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver results.
• Experience in process improvement activities.
• A passion for learning, continuous improvement, and personal growth.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to support the financial close process.
• Proficiency with Oracle Fusion preferred.

Core Competencies

• Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
• Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
• Proactive: Understand what our customers need and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.
• Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans - start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
• 401(k) - 100% company match on day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection

Additional Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate recognition & awards programs
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• FREE Sparklight services for associates who live in a serviceable area
• Up to $75/mo. allowance for internet services not in a serviceable area

Our Commitment

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.

Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Pre-hire Processes

Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.