Senior Accountant I Or II

Location: Individual may be based near the Astound New York market, including Princeton, New Jersey, Connecticut, and surrounding areas. Mostly remote position, but may need to commute into the local office as needed on an intermittent basis.

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest cable operator in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services-and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, you'll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

Position Overview:

The Sr Accountant (I or II) is responsible for the day-to-day tasks associated with maintaining Accounting operations. The Sr Accountant (I or II) will play a critical role managing payroll, benefits and commission arrangements and account reconciliations. The role requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles.

A Day in the Life of the Sr. Accountant (I or II):

• Execution of monthly and quarterly close, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Implement database to automate commission calculations through Spiff.
• Prepare journals, account reconciliations and perform fluctuation analysis
• Ownership over commission arrangements.
• Support quarterly review and annual audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility and help develop/refine accounting processes and procedures.
• Work cross functionally with Finance, Legal, AP, and various business owners on policies, processes, and help drive key system initiatives and improvements.
• Participation in special projects, system enhancements or ad hoc analyses.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• For Sr. Accountant II: 3+ years of Accounting experience is required
• For Sr. Accountant II: Minimum 2 years of Big 4 audit experience is required
• For Sr. Accountant I: 1 - 2 years of Accounting experience
• For Sr. Accountant I: 1 - 2 years of Big 4 audit experience is required
• Prior experience with month-end close procedure is a plus
• Experienced with major ERP systems (Great Plains, blackline Spiff etc)
• Strong analytical, communication and written skills with the ability to convey clear and concise thoughts and ideas
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of management and to adapt quickly as business needs evolve
• Proficient in the utilization of all the Microsoft Office Suite programs, including, but not limited to MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required.

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position

Base Salary: The base salary range for this position is $85,000- $100,000 annually plus opportunities for bonus and benefits. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.

Sr. Accountant I: $85,000 - $90,000 (annually)

Sr. Accountant II: $90,000 - $100,000 (annually)

Our Mission Statement:

• Take care of our customers
• Take care of each other
• Do what we say we are going to do
• Have fun

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