Accounting Supervisor at Zayo Group in United States

Job description

• Zayo is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to 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, including managing a team of Accounting Seniors and overseeing their daily responsibilities. Our Accounting Supervisor role blends accounting knowledge with data analysis, providing you with valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will need analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills which are essential for success in this role.
• Preferred locations: Denver, CO (Zayo headquarters) or Westborough, MA.
• Employees near a Zayo office location are asked to work in a hybrid capacity, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
• *We are open to considering candidates located within the United States in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including identification and recordation of significant transactions, adherence to deadlines, resolution of critical issues, and compliance with US GAAP and SOX with a focus on inventory and fixed assets.
• Manage day-to-day general accounting operations with a focus on inventory and fixed assets.
• Maintain standardized processes and maintain documentation for accounting-related processes.  Ensure adherence to SOX guidelines.
• Maintain strong internal controls process.
• Ensure requests for information is accurate and provided on schedule.
• Perform monthly flux analyses and other internal reporting requirements.
• Maintain accounting ledgers accurate for Inventory, and Fixed Assets
• Monthly review and sign-off on balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all comply with GAAP, balances are appropriately supported, variances are minimal, and issues resolved timely.
• Seek opportunities to streamline month-end close process through process improvements, systems upgrade, policy development and automation to support departmental strategic objectives.
• Work with Internal Audit on periodic reviews and annual review of SOX procedures.
• Work with External Audit for periodic reviews and annual financial and SOX audit.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of combined experience preferably in public accounting and general accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)
• Thorough knowledge of computer accounting software, emphasis on Oracle Fusion, CRM and Microsoft applications
• Strong demonstration of leadership ability or prior supervisor experience
• Accounting expertise in basic financial statement fundamentals, ledgers, and journal entries
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively in deadline-driven environment
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to diagnose and solve workflow problems
• Expertise in reporting and data retrieval and organization
• Expertise in MS Excel

Skills

Required

• Strong financial acumen
• Expertise in MS Excel

Benefits

• 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.
• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
• 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.