Senior Accountant

Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology.

Summary

“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customers’ lives. It’s a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of C Spire’s financial records and reporting. As a Senior Accountant, you will support core accounting functions including month-end close, accrual management, reconciliations, and financial analysis, while partnering cross-functionally to provide insight and maintain compliance with accounting standards. The level of responsibility, autonomy, and leadership will scale based on experience and demonstrated capability.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

In all of your duties, you will have a relentless, obsessive, yet disciplined approach to manage all details to perfection and deliver desired results.

• Assist with month-end close processes, including preparation and review of financial statements
• Manage accruals and prepaids, ensuring accurate recording and timely adjustments
• Prepare and post journal entries with complete and well-supported documentation
• Perform account reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies
• Conduct departmental and operational analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Apply and maintain ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, including management of the revenue recognition subledger
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide insights
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation
• Maintain and update accounting records, systems, and supporting schedules
• Contribute to special projects, system enhancements, and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed
  
  

This position is an exceptional opportunity to deepen expertise in corporate accounting and financial operations while working alongside experienced finance professionals. From this role, you will have a strong foundation to grow into advanced accounting, finance leadership, or specialized technical accounting roles across C Spire.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external candidate experience. To support our Finance and Accounting team, you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement.

In addition to that, for a Senior Accountant we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• CPA or CPA-eligible status
  
  

We Will Give Special Consideration To Candidates Who Have

• Experience working with ERP and enterprise accounting systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
• Experience researching and implementing accounting standards
• Hands-on application of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition)
  
  

What You Will Gain

A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that’s just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America’s Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it.

For Our Full-time Employees We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• 401k Match
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Complimentary Wireless Service & Device*
• Teladoc Telemedicine
• WellBeacon Wellness Program
• Paid Talent Referral Opportunities
  
  

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing a computer screen.

• Complimentary wireless service and device available to team members in our wireless footprint.
  
  

If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you.