Senior Accountant

Classification: Exempt / Non-Bargaining

Position may be located remote. #LI-Remote

Join a team that offers growth potential, competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of customers and communities. Consolidated Communications is a best-in-class, top 10 U.S. fiber provider that delivers reliable fiber communications solutions to consumers and businesses. We are committed to providing meaningful work in a positive environment while connecting people and enriching how they work and live. At Consolidated, our employees make the difference. We welcome and value individuals from different cultures, with diverse life and work experiences and educational backgrounds.

Performs operational and analytical duties related to revenue accounting, month end close process, account reconciliations and internal/external reporting processes for Consolidated Communications (CCI) and its subsidiaries/affiliates.

• Works in a group that is responsible for preparing internal income statements with a concentration on revenue, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Applies principles of accounting to prepare external financial reports, including but not limited to financial data requests. Performs month-over-month, year-to-date and year-over-year revenue analysis.
• Responsible for the preparation of internal and external audit work papers and/or schedules as required relating to financial statements or internal controls over financial reporting.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Involved in reviewing records, completing studies relative to the accounting of transactions such as reserves, assets and revenues.
• Prepares standard and non-standard journal entries. Audits, releases and processes journal entries in General Ledger. Performs variance analysis and also assists in the preparation of schedules and analysis relating to the annual external financial statement audit and interim quarterly financial statement review.
• Assists in the implementation of new accounting policies and procedures required by various rule making agencies.
• Functions as a team member to work cooperatively with others to achieve assigned goals and objectives. Performs various administrative tasks. Supports the operation of various computerized financial and accounting systems.
• Under the direction of finance supervisors and managers, analyzes and researches various accounting treatments. Utilizes advanced accounting knowledge and technical literature. Resolves issues using existing general principals, broad guidelines and internal company policies.
• Performs and review account reconciliation for accuracy and completeness.
• May be assigned specialized duties as necessary to support the enterprise.

• Professional/Technical training or knowledge: Proficient in operating computers.
• Strong PC skills with working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong knowledge of financial ERP systems. PeopleSoft a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; be self-motivated; results orientated contributor possessing above average analytical skills and strong customer service skills.
• Excellent reasoning and analytical ability to research problems and provide viable solutions.
• To remain current with changing technology, periodic training is often required.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 5-8 years of related professional experience, certification or achievement of requirements to become certified in field of expertise such as a CPA, a plus.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual bonus program to eligible employee's based upon organization performance

Pay range (commensurate with skills and experience): $52,086 - $78,932

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, familial status, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.