Sr. Accountant

Ritter Communications is the largest privately held telecommunications provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, offering world-class broadband fiber, telecom, video, cloud and data center services. The company has grown rapidly over the years, investing millions recently in technology infrastructure and is now serving 155 communities and more than 57,000 customers in Arkansas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ritter Communications invests heavily in the communities it serves by deploying proven, best-in-class infrastructure and technology, while coupling it with a world-class customer-focused experience.

General Summary:

The Senior Accountant coordinates and performs professional accounting duties related to complex financial record keeping for multiple entities, including all financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting, and expense variance analysis and reporting. This role also maintains and performs monthly reconciliations, capital project process, tax calculations, preparation of cash management reports and assists with year-end audits.

Essential Job Functions:

• Subject matter expert on various software packages used for financial accounting and fixed asset management; leads new software implementations and software improvements;
• Prepares and/or manages complex, non-standard accounting analyses such as allocation methods and rate applications;
• Provides leadership and coordination to various technical personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate;
• Participates in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements; Annually assists in preparation of necessary audit information;
• Participates in preparation of annual budget and mid-year reforecast;
• Identifies and implements process improvements for accounting;
• Performs account reconciliations for areas of responsibility with increased complexity;
• Coordinates accounting for capital projects across all entities to ensure they are properly capitalized and depreciated for book and tax purposes, to include tracking of assets, disposals, and depreciation;
• Guides accounting and finance staff in improving skills and developing leadership abilities;
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures;
• Strong financial acumen with strong analytical ability and sound decision making with accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong knowledge of and ability to use various software programs including accounting, billing, budgeting, and financial modeling systems;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement relationships;
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization;
• Strong and effective verbal and written communications skills including ability to facilitate discussions with diverse audiences with a wide range of technical knowledge. Listens carefully and encourages/accepts other points of view;
• Strong problem solving and resolution skills;
• Skill in reading and interpreting statistical and financial data;
• Ability to work with various levels of management and peers to provide accurate and timely information;
• Ability to use various office equipment such as personal computer and telephone system.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field and 5+ years of experience.

Ritter Communications is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strive to maintain a drug-free workplace.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, cancer, accident and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, free gym membership, company discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid training, paid leave, and much more!