Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                    Accountant    

STATUS:                        Non-exempt  

DEPARTMENT:             Accounting   

REPORTS TO:              Accounting Manager 

FULL/PART-TIME:        Full-time

LOCATION:                  Holland Patent/Hybrid, in office 2 days p/week 

OUR CULTURE:  

At Northland, we don’t believe in ceilings. We encourage personal and professional development by maintaining a challenging yet rewarding work environment. We believe you are the creator of your own destiny and that you will make the most of your career through hard work, dedication, and initiative. 

THE MISSION: Provide accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders. 

SUMMARY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Handles Accounts payable 
• Maintains Cash
• Reports to tax entities, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Prepares financial statements including computation of all underlying monthly entries
• May include: Payroll administration & Company Insurance management

JOB DUTIES: 

• Creates, posts, and reviews entries to the general ledger and account payable systems.
• Completes monthly financials accurately, including but not limited to:
  • Reconciling and booking monthly customer billing
  • Computing and checking journal entries for accuracy 
  • Managing accounts receivable from misc. billing (i.e.: CABS, COBRA, etc.)
  • Completing items for company auditors
• Manages accounts payable and weekly check processing
• Manages company bank accounts: including daily cash reports and monthly reconciliation of bank statements.
• Adheres to internal control policies and maintains confidentiality of all records within the accounting function.
• Handles audits and/or completes necessary data requests as needed (including but not limited to sales tax audits, NECA reviews, etc.).
• Completes and files various tax returns, including but not limited to sales, excise, etc.
• Prepares annual budgets and forecasts.
• Handles various agencies and management reports.
• Completes E-rate and USAC reports for customers as requested.
• Assists with 
  • Monthly customer billing processing.
  • Accounts receivable: receipt & posting customer payments and preparation of daily deposit.
  • Managing company insurance policies.
  • Data entry
• Completes other misc. administrative duties to include filing, preparing reports for various departments, creating spreadsheets, and special projects as requested.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT JOB DUTIES: 

• Includes all essential job duties above
• Trains, assists, and mentors other team members
• Leads large complex projects
• Processes bi-weekly payroll and other payroll duties as required
• Builds and enhances team member relationships by collaborating with all departments to address common issues, making recommendations and assisting with facilitating a positive customer and employee experience.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Accountant does not have any supervisory responsibilities. 

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate’s degree with a concentration in Accounting
• At least two years of recent Accounting experience
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform overtime as required

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Accounting
• Experience working in the field of Telecommunications 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to reach, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, use fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES USED: 

Ability to use: payroll software, Microsoft Office products: including Word, Excel, Email, Power Point, Convergence, and CCare software. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.  

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: 

A valid driver's license or ability to access transportation to attend work group and organization meetings is necessary. 

EMPLOYER'S DISCLAIMER: 

• All offers of employment are contingent on successful results from a background check.  If results are not acceptable to the company, the company reserves the right to rescind its conditional offer of employment.  
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their office.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.