What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at FOCUS Broadband?
Description
The Accounting Assistant supports FOCUS Broadband and its subsidiaries by accurately recording financial transactions and maintaining organizational records. This role provides essential clerical and accounting support to the department, with a primary focus on managing accounts payable. Responsibilities include performing a variety of bookkeeping and accounting tasks that require a solid understanding of assigned financial functions, ensuring the integrity and organization of company records. A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and consistency in financial reporting, budgeting, and auditing activities.
Requirements
FOCUS Broadband is North Carolina's largest communications cooperative. Formerly known as ATMC, our humble roots began in 1955 when residents banded together to bring telephone service to Brunswick County for the first time. Today, our team provides high-speed fiber optic internet, Merge TV, Wireless Security, and more.
FOCUS Broadband is proud of our history and reputation for putting our customers first. FOCUS Broadband has built its reputation by providing outstanding customer service and technology. We are building a next-generation, 100% fiber-optic network in Brunswick County. We are expanding our reach to serve portions of Bladen, Chowan, Columbus, Duplin, Hoke, Pender, Perquimans, Robeson, and Scotland Counties.
As employees at FOCUS Broadband, our team enjoys rewarding, challenging, and exciting careers. Though we number more than 300 employees, FOCUS Broadband maintains a small company feel by letting employees know they are appreciated, valued, and recognized. Our team enjoys competitive earnings and excellent benefits, including a 401k with a company match with an additional company contribution to the 401k, an on-site clinic, a lucrative wellness program, tuition reimbursement to help with career advancement, and much more. FOCUS Broadband is a "Local Company with Local Priorities."
Are you ready to start an exciting career with FOCUS Broadband?
FOCUS Broadband Benefits
The Accounting Assistant supports FOCUS Broadband and its subsidiaries by accurately recording financial transactions and maintaining organizational records. This role provides essential clerical and accounting support to the department, with a primary focus on managing accounts payable. Responsibilities include performing a variety of bookkeeping and accounting tasks that require a solid understanding of assigned financial functions, ensuring the integrity and organization of company records. A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and consistency in financial reporting, budgeting, and auditing activities.
Requirements
- Maintain financial records following established guidelines and procedures. This includes reconciling, validating, and ensuring the completeness and sufficiency of the financial data.
- Perform scanning duties associated with accounting and organization records.
- Review and validate invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization prior to processing.
- Perform accounting duties associated with accounts payable for four companies with large transactions.
- Support one or more accounting areas, including accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, payroll, inventory management, cost studies, contract maintenance, unclaimed property management, census reporting, and grant reporting.
- Investigate and monitor accounting discrepancies and documentation issues to ensure timely resolution and data integrity.
- Assist in preparing financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annually, for use by management and external sources in assessing the financial status of an organization.
- Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication in both phone interactions and face-to-face engagements with customers, vendors, and team members.
- Assist with preparation for the audit process.
- Possess working knowledge of financial regulations, standard auditing procedures, and core accounting principles to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial operations.
- Relevant work experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other accounting software
- Perform all other duties assigned by the Accounting Manager
- Minimum of an associate degree in accounting or related field
- Experience with journal entries & general ledger maintenance
- Minimum of two years of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable experience
- Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Relevant work experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other accounting software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, and formulas.
- Must maintain a good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
FOCUS Broadband is North Carolina's largest communications cooperative. Formerly known as ATMC, our humble roots began in 1955 when residents banded together to bring telephone service to Brunswick County for the first time. Today, our team provides high-speed fiber optic internet, Merge TV, Wireless Security, and more.
FOCUS Broadband is proud of our history and reputation for putting our customers first. FOCUS Broadband has built its reputation by providing outstanding customer service and technology. We are building a next-generation, 100% fiber-optic network in Brunswick County. We are expanding our reach to serve portions of Bladen, Chowan, Columbus, Duplin, Hoke, Pender, Perquimans, Robeson, and Scotland Counties.
As employees at FOCUS Broadband, our team enjoys rewarding, challenging, and exciting careers. Though we number more than 300 employees, FOCUS Broadband maintains a small company feel by letting employees know they are appreciated, valued, and recognized. Our team enjoys competitive earnings and excellent benefits, including a 401k with a company match with an additional company contribution to the 401k, an on-site clinic, a lucrative wellness program, tuition reimbursement to help with career advancement, and much more. FOCUS Broadband is a "Local Company with Local Priorities."
Are you ready to start an exciting career with FOCUS Broadband?
FOCUS Broadband Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- 401k company contributed plus tiered match
- Employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-term Disability coverage.
- Employer-paid AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Term-life.
- On-Site Clinic: available Monday-Friday
- Wellness Bonus Program - including Gym Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays