Accounting Assistant

Description

Job Summary:

FOCUS Broadband is seeking an Accounting Assistant for our headquarters in Shallotte, NC. The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting team with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and data entry, along with a variety of other accounting and bookkeeping duties. This position requires knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including but not limited to financial transactions, financial reports, budgets, compliance, and auditing. The Accounting Assistant will work in a team environment under the supervision of the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Highly skilled in accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, positivity, and motivation
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with financial regulations, auditing practices, and accounting principles
• Professionalism over the phone and in-person
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and formulas
• Maintains financial records in accordance with established guidelines and procedures, including reconciling, validating, and ensuring completeness and sufficiency of financial data
• Performs scanning duties associated with accounting and organizational records
• Performs accounting duties associated with accounts payable for four companies with a large volume of transactions
• Verifies accuracy and approval for all invoice purchases
• Responsible for supporting one or more accounting areas, including accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, payroll, inventory management, cost studies, contract maintenance, unclaimed property management, census reporting, and grant reporting
• Research accounting problems and discrepancies, and tracks accounting documentation for audit purposes
• Assists in the preparation of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, for use by management and external sources in assessing the financial status of the organization
• Assists with the development and maintenance of budgets and prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs
• Assists with the maintenance of continuing property records by evaluating and inventorying real property and equipment, recording information such as property descriptions, item numbers, values, and locations
• Assists with preparation for the audit process
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree in accounting or related field
• Experience with journal entries & general ledger maintenance
• Minimum of two years of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable experience
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Relevant work experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other accounting software
  
  

Who is FOCUS Broadband?

FOCUS Broadband is North Carolina’s largest communications cooperative. Formerly known as ATMC, our humble roots began in 1955 when residents banded together to bring telephone service to Brunswick County for the first time. Today, our team provides high-speed fiber optic internet, Merge TV, Wireless Security, and more.

FOCUS Broadband is proud of our history and reputation for putting our customers first. FOCUS Broadband has built its reputation by providing outstanding customer service and technology. We are building a next-generation, 100% fiber-optic network in Brunswick County with planned expansions into Columbus, Duplin, Pender, Chowan, Perquimans, Hoke, Bladen, Scotland, and Robeson Counties portions.

As employees at FOCUS Broadband, our team enjoys rewarding, challenging, and exciting careers. Though we number more than 300 employees, FOCUS Broadband maintains a small company feel by letting employees know they are appreciated, valued, and recognized. Our team enjoys competitive earnings and excellent benefits, including a 401k with a company match with an additional company contribution to the 401k, an on-site clinic, a lucrative wellness program, tuition reimbursement to help with career advancement, and much more. FOCUS Broadband is a “Local Company with Local Priorities.”

Are you ready to start an exciting career with FOCUS Broadband?

FOCUS Broadband Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Includes a robust 401k with company contribution and a competitive tiered company match.
• Employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Employer-paid AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Term-life.
• On-Site Clinic: available Monday-Friday
• Wellness Bonus Program - including Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
  
  

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of employees. Furthermore, nothing in this job description should be interpreted to conflict with or eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of FOCUS Broadband.

FOCUS Broadband is an Equal Business Employer. FOCUS Broadband is a Drug-Free Workplace. FOCUS Broadband participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security.