Full-Time Manager, Expense Accounting
Brightspeed is hiring a remote Full-Time Manager, Expense Accounting. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting Charlotte, NC based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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We are looking for a Manager, Expense Accounting to join our growing team! You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Expense Accounting and supervise at least two Staff Accountants. You will lead the enhancement and implementation of processes, policies, and procedures ensuring the accuracy of expense accounting and reporting, focusing on cost of sales.
As Manager, Expense Accounting, you will play a key part in the month-end close and reporting processes, managing and ensuring the accuracy of complex journal entries for the company.
You will partner with key business leaders and finance partners to provide accounting guidance for highly visible expense areas, primarily cost of sales, and ensure adherence to both GAAP and company guidance. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be a leader capable of motivating and developing staff.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Oversee expense accounting for cost of sales, including network expenses (poles, circuits).
- Understand system interfaces for effective period cost recording.
- Assist in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
- Review and approve journal entries.
- Review balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Analyze and explain income statement/balance sheet fluctuations.
- Develop effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows.
- Research, document, and determine conclusions on technical accounting matters.
- Assist in internal and external audit activities.
- Assist in developing accounting policies and procedures.
- Manage and mentor staff, providing guidance and performance feedback.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA designation
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role
- Experience with large-scale accounting software (ideally SAP)
- Excellent organization and analytical skills
- Proficiency in database tools and financial reporting packages
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)