The Accountant keeps accurate and timely records of all financial activities and prepares all required fiscal and statistical reports.  This position maintains information regarding customer billing records, general ledgers, capital credits, memberships, and accounts payable and receivable.   Specific job duties may be assigned to each Accountant to ensure coverage of all responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities- other duties may be assigned:

General Ledger:

• Prepare and key monthly journal entries;
• Review and analyze general ledger and financial reports;
• Post to and balance subsidiary accounts.

Accounts Payable:

• Code and review accuracy of invoices;
• Track and Bill Accurate receivables;
• Prepare and send out 1099’s.

Work Order Module:

• Prepare billable work orders;
• Maintain work order information and reports;
• Evaluate work order transactions to maintain proper records.

Asset Management Module:

• Setup assets, maintain COE/CPR records;
• Post asset adjustments, transfers retirement/junking, and addition entries;
• Evaluate AM transactions to maintain proper records.

Bank Reconciliation Module:

• Maintain daily cash and credit card transactions;
• Balance cash to bank accounts daily.

CABS/Circuits:

• Review and analyze of carrier access bills;
• Review and analyze circuits and billing.

Miscellaneous Accounts Receivables:

• Set up Customers;
• Run Reports and balance to General Ledger;
• Close orders and create customer invoices.

Misc:

• Develop working knowledge of the administrative functions of the SIS iVUE software to assure correct accounting procedures are followed;
• Assist in setting up billing codes, packages, taxes etc to ensure correct general ledger accounts are used;
• Prepare of monthly billing journal entries;
• Calculate and evaluate capital credit calculations and payouts;
• Process uncollectible payments and write-offs and provide information to credit agency;
• Maintain vault filing system and appropriate storage for company records.

Position and advancement within the wage range established for this position are dependent upon performance and the scope of the duties and responsibilities assigned.

Education/Experience

4 Year Accounting degree and 1+ years of accounting experience preferred.

Job Knowledge

Working knowledge of current software programs including Excel, Word, iVue preferred. All accounting responsibilities are accomplished through computer and ten-key work.  Understanding of telco accounting methods and practices.

Related Skills

Display excellent organizational and analytical skills to achieve a high level of accuracy and problem solving.  Maintain confidentiality at all times.  Possess good communication skills in order to work with team members to share information, problem solve, and meet deadlines. 

Position Relationships

The Accountant reports to the Controller.

Internal/External

Close working relations with other Accounting Department staff. Coordinates with other departments on financial and budget reporting.  Establishes work relationships with vendors regarding billing and payment.  Clarifies billing and payment with subscribers. 

Evaluation Criteria:

• Accounting degree and one or more years of experience in the accounting field, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience;
• Excellent organizational skills and analytical abilities;
• Familiarity with computers and IVUE Accounting Modules;
• Preparation and review of financial records;
• Awareness of financial and regulatory requirements.