Senior Accountant

Stupp Fiber is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stupp Bros., Inc., a sixth-generation family-owned business experienced in infrastructure development across the United States. Stupp Fiber is the newest business in the portfolio of Stupp companies, created in September of 2021. Though a start-up, Stupp Fiber benefits from the maturity provided by its holding entity which has been around since 1856. Stupp Fiber will also provide critical infrastructure components, but for the telecommunication space and more specifically in the form of fiber networks and associated services.

POSITION SUMMARY To assure the maintenance of accurate financial records, to communicate the financial position and results of operations to management and ownership, and to maintain an adequate system of internal financial and accounting controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure timely filing of reports and sales tax returns required by federal, state, and local authorities.
• Prepare monthly standard financial reporting package.
• Review and process month-end journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform general ledger analysis of accounts.
• Manage financial reporting of capital expenditures incurred through infrastructure buildout, including maintaining appropriate documentation, timely payment of vendors, and accurately recording to general ledger.
• Develop multi-year forecast estimates for revenues, expenditures, and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain budget monitoring models and coordinate production of the formal monitoring report.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist others in performing their responsibilities.
• Prepare interim and annual documents for external audit and provide ongoing assistance to external auditors.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
• Analyze workers compensation, health insurance, and other liability reserve balances.
• Assist in the review of capital expenditures submitted as part of the annual budget process.
• Assist in office functions as needed, including approval of supply purchases and miscellaneous clerical functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delegate appropriately within and between companies.
• Provide direction and opportunity to workgroups.
• Currently no direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical skills in budgeting, cost analysis and month-end close responsibilities, etc.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data, interpret financial records, detect errors, and prepare financial reports.
• An ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance in teams and a strong team player.
• Ability and willingness to take on many different roles and assist where needed in a start-up environment with significant growth opportunities.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and good organizational skills.
• Must be able to
  • be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • bring others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  • understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making.
  • adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None Required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening-Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Oral Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech Clarity-The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech Recognition-The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Mathematical and statistical skills needed for evaluation of data, computation, and calculations.

REASONING ABILITY Judgments should reflect sound reasoning and business practicality. Exceptional analytical ability.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Excellent Microsoft Skills.
• Familiarity with third party accounting software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The ability to see details at close range and use a computer.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Frequently communicates and must be able to participate in the exchange.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Office environment.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Stupp Fiber is committed to providing equal employment opportunity ("EEO") and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws, Stupp Fiber will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants upon request during the application process to ensure equal opportunities to be considered for employment.

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