Lewiston, Maine
Senior Accounting Manager - Lewiston, ME Job Opening in Lewiston, Maine - FirstLight Fiber is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to assist the Company in implementing change within its accounting and finance organizations as the Company grows organically and through acquisitions, manage a team and create meaningful financial metrics that will be utilized in the performance of the Company?s various business segments. The Accounting Manager position encompasses a combination of predetermined accounting tasks, along with a variety of ad hoc tasks and projects to support our growing enterprise and ongoing efforts to streamline business processes.
JOB DUTIES
Manage a team within the Finance group.
Assist and lead various aspects of system conversions and integration projects to support our acquisition strategy.
Manage and streamline cost control procedures for specific cost centers.
Assist in the development, analysis and implementation of new procedures and application features to enhance the workflow of the department.
Establish, monitor, and document the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures and processes.
Provide ongoing support for the budget creation and review processes.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
Understand and maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax and regulatory policies to assist with filings.
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Preparation and assistance with regulatory and tax filings.
General accounting duties as required.
Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience managing a small team, with the ability to work independently as needed.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strategic thinker and effective planner with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and strong critical thinking.
Ability to manage projects.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements to improve utilization of applications tools available.
Ability to perform under strict timelines to meet deliverables with an extreme sense of urgency and dedication to fulfilling requests and resolving issues of both internal and external customers.
Ability to adapt to change and a desire to learn new topics.
Experience working in a multitasking environment with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks as the needs of the business change.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree (B.S/B.A.) in Accounting or Finance or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school.
2 + years of experience with a Public Accounting Firm preferred, but not required.
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
Competent computer skills using Microsoft products ? Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Self-starter, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to pass a pre-employment background check if presented with an offer (background check includes drug testing).
We offer a competitive base salary as well as an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid training, and paid time off.
About FirstLight:
FirstLight Fiber is a fast-growing telecommunications company in Northern New England and New York, offering a robust suite of advanced telecommunications services, including dedicated Internet access, Metro Ethernet, traditional TDM solutions, IaaS & SaaS Cloud Solutions, SIP trunks, virtual PBX, and Data Center Colocation.
FirstLight Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with state and federal laws, FirstLight?s equal opportunity policy is that all applicants and employees are treated equally by the company with respect to employment opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or veteran disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Public Accounting Firm: 2 years
Personnel Management: 2 years
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