Senior Staff Accountant

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Job Location: Billings, MT or Great Falls, MT

Department: Finance/Accounting

Reports to: Controller

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Overview: Vision Net, Montana’s state-wide fiber optic network and premier data center provider, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant. The Senior Staff Accountant will assist the Controller in managing all financial procedures, processes, and entry of various accounting transactions to ensure accurate and timely financial statement production. The Senior Staff Accountant must have a solid working knowledge of full cycle accounting, accounting close processes, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP. This position will also be involved in accounting research and policy creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes
• Lead and/or support monthly close and treasury activities (payroll, deposits, cash applications, reconciliations, credit cards)
• Own accounts payable and prepaid expenses reconciliation
• Maintain deferred revenue records
• Input journal entries and reconcile General Ledger accounts
• Research and draft accounting policies and lease protocols as needed
• Assist with fixed asset management and ad hoc research
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by the Controller or Chief Financial Officer
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in intermediate to advanced accounting concepts, principles, and procedures
• Manage month-end close processes efficiently
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with enterprise accounting software; SAP by Design is strongly preferred
• Apply effective problem-solving skills to resolve issues promptly and professionally
• Conduct thorough research, gather relevant data, and analyze information independently
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and ensure the accuracy of all financial data
• Complete assigned workloads within established deadlines.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Organize work effectively and deliver accurate results under time constraints and strict deadlines
• Read, interpret, analyze and communicate complex financial information
• Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Uphold confidentiality standards regarding company information and records
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in accounting, finance, or similar field
• A minimum of 7 years accounting experience in intermediate/advanced accounting roles
• Solid experience and understanding of full cycle accounting
• Accounting experience in the telecommunications industry preferred
  
  

Working Conditions

This position will primarily to be in an office environment.

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be made.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned. Vision Net reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.