Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Department: Accounting 

FLSA: Exempt

At Vexus Fiber, we don’t just bury lines, we plant roots which is why we want you to Discover More with a rewarding career in technology with a company committed to growing right in the areas it serves. We value our employees because they are essential in our efforts to provide top quality fiber internet and because they help us make our communities stronger. Being a part of the Vexus family offers you the opportunity to enjoy accomplishment and success in a career with true growth potential and with a company that believes in providing the training and support you need to succeed.

Summary:

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty consistently and accurately. Additionally, and individual must have the ability to work in a team oriented fast-paced environment and flexibility to work overtime during peak periods

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance from four year college or university required.
• Advanced degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting work experience preferred.
• Advanced understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Must be highly detail oriented and organized
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office application; especially Excel (advanced functionality).
• Ability to operate DBM utilizing SQL and learning advanced functionality for Management Report Writer Software.

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability
• A 401k plan with an employer match
• Paid time off/holidays to all full-time employees
• Service discounts to enjoy all that Vexus has to offer at your home

Vexus Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer