Capital Accountant
Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 133,000-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.
Position Description
As a Capital Accountant, you will be working closely with the Capital Accounting Manager and Director of Capital to ensure financials statements comply with US GAAP. This role will be responsible for managing the CIP Accounts, Fixed Asset Accounts and Construction Services in the General Ledger and Subledger. This is a Hands-On position in a fast paced and deadline driven environment. This role reports to the Capital Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities
Monthly Reconciliations of various accounts related to capital reporting, including preparation of journal entries
Monthly analysis of Capital and Fixed Asset accounts; research and resolve variances
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close as it relates to Capital reporting
Partner with Corporate Accounting for both internal and external reporting, including Quarter/Year end Audit schedules and requests
Support Capital Manager, Directors and Controllers on projects, process improvements and workflow documentations
Work effectively with the Capital team to meet tight deadlines.
Other ad hoc projects as necessary
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3-5 years relevant accounting experience showing progressive growth in related accounting role
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a team environment
Experience in Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, WIP (Work in Progress)
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Must have experience in complex reconciliations, including subledger to GL reconciliation
Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills required
Self-starter with ability to work independently and effectively under stressful conditions
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills are required
Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and effectively; must be able to multi-task and have high energy with a strong work ethic
Knowledge of telecommunications industry a plus
Experience with Oracle financial systems or SalesForce.com a plus
Ability to work evenings and weekends, if necessary
Rewards
Competitive compensation
Base salary range: $60,285-$65,785
Full-time Zayo employees are also eligible for discretionary quarterly short-term and long-term incentive cash bonuses which are based on the performance of the Company, an employee’s business segment, and the individual employee
Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, 401 (k), disability and life insurance
Fitness membership discounts
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave