Sr 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 Sr. 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 Sub-ledger. This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment. 

*We're open to this position working in a hybrid capacity - typically 1 day/week in office with the flexibility to work remote other days.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliations of various accounts related to capital reporting.

• Monthly variance analysis of capital 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 sub-ledger to GL reconciliation.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

• Self-starter with the 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 are a plus.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends, if necessary.

Base pay range: $80,100 - $112,140 USD annually commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Fitness membership discounts

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

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.