What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Zayo Group?
Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
As an Accounting Specialist for Zayo Group, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting functions including month-end close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, variance analysis and assisting on other accounting related tasks. This role blends accounting knowledge with data analysis, providing you with valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This position will need analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills which are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
As an Accounting Specialist for Zayo Group, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting functions including month-end close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, variance analysis and assisting on other accounting related tasks. This role blends accounting knowledge with data analysis, providing you with valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This position will need analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills which are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end close by completing assigned close tasks, analyzing P&L fluctuations and preparing journal entries.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.
- Responsible for accounting tasks related to current and future Asset Backed Securitization transactions specific to GL balance carve out work and documentation, intercompany reconciliation and billing and journal entry preparation.
- Assist with the completion of the monthly variance analysis used to support reporting monthly results to management.
- Collaborate with numerous teams to investigate and resolve issues timely and ensure financials are accurate.
- Help lead the team to make sure tight deadlines are being met.
- Focused on continuous process improvement and developing efficient ways to support the business.
- Assist with additional duties or other ad hoc projects as assigned by the team.
- BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
- One to three (1-3) years of accounting experience.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS365 products.
- Strong analytical skills to define problems, gather relevant data, and draw actionable conclusions.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization and across departments.
- Experience working with Oracle, Salesforce and/or OneStream is a plus.
- Experience in the telecommunications industry is a plus.
The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $53,300 - $82,000