Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed byApollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality....designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting to join our growing Revenue Accounting team!

In this role, you will report directly to the Manager, Revenue Accounting. You will support the implementation of processes, policies, and procedures ensuring the accuracy of accounting and reporting. You will play a major part in the financial month-end closing and reporting processes by managing complex journal entries for the company. You will partner with key business stakeholders and business finance partners to provide accounting guidance for all functional areas and to ensure adherence to applicable guidance, policies, and processes.

As a Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation for the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes for revenue accounting activities including billed revenue, recognized vs deferred revenue, financial statements, etc.
• Experience with in depth contract review processing for non-standard terms and review of ASC-606 guiding principles to ensure proper revenue recognition
• Prepare calculations for current expected credit losses (CECL) and specific revenue reserves
• Support the implementation of SAP BRIM billing system, including migration of legacy billing systems
• Preparevarious balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring proper supporting documentation
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial management reports
• Analyze and document income statement and balance sheet fluctuations monthly
• Liaise with teams across multiple departments and locations to obtain and distribute financial information
• Providesupport for external and internal audit activities as necessary
• Review and enhance analysis and analytical processes and controls
• Ensure effective working relationships with keybusiness partner

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting or financial reporting setting
• Working knowledge of ASC-606 principles
• 2+ years of revenue accounting experience using ASC-606 guiding principles
• Experience organizing a large volume of information and identifying and deploying automation tools and solutions
• Proficiency in the use of database tools and financial reporting packages
• Clear communicator, experience running meetings effectively, and to explain complex concepts to a non-technical audience
• Complete ownership and accountability of the function given the deadline-oriented nature of the position
• Adaptable to changing business environment and organizational structure

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with SAP and/or RAR
• Experience with billing system implementations and migrations
• Background in the telecommunications industry

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Diversity, equity and inclusionare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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