Senior Staff Accountant (5810)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role on the Corporate Accounting team, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries, managing the capital expenditure process, reconciling corporate cash accounts, and overseeing intercompany transactions and payments. The Senior Staff Accountant will collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, operations, and procurement to ensure compliance with corporate policies and facilitate an efficient month‑end close process. This position requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities 

• Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Manage the full lifecycle of capital expenditures, including project setup, tracking, asset capitalization, and depreciation.

• Perform monthly reconciliations of cash accounts and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.

• Process, track, and reconcile intercompany transactions, payments, and settlements.

• Support the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

• Assist in preparing financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.

• Partner with departments across the organization to gather financial information and ensure proper accounting treatment.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancements in accounting workflows and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; corporate accounting or public accounting experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation).

• Experience with fixed assets and capital project tracking a plus.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19^th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation