Accountant, Sr

Accountant, Sr.

Alaska Communications

A Senior Accountant on the Alaska Communications’ Accounting team is responsible for contributing to the production of timely and accurate financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will have a strong understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards, practical application, and proven experience in tax compliance, including managing sales and property tax obligations. Integrity of reporting is confirmed through monthly general ledger close, account reconciliations, exception analysis, and communication with operational business partners.

• Participate in the preparation of schedules and support for SEC reporting, external quarter end reviews, and year‑end audits for all public financial statement filings and various regulatory and SOX 404 compliance audits.
• Complete accurate financial statement reconciliations, develop and maintain complex spreadsheets, and analyze proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of GAAP, SOX 404, regulatory requirements, and multiple billing and financial reporting systems; perform technical research.
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets to perform and document analyses to evaluate and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Gather information from multiple sources to implement cross‑departmental best practices, resolve business partner issues, and drive process streamlining.
• Train and coach the Accounting team, reviewing work to ensure accuracy and proper financial accounting presentation.
• Work on special projects with greater complexity, breadth of scope, and impact to the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral and Written - Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical - Demonstrate conduct conforming to set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Initiative – Make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Problem Solving – Find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Judgment – Formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Leadership – Influence others to perform effectively and make responsible decisions.
• Technical Aptitude – Comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure - Complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (equivalent education, experience, and training may be substituted).
• Minimum four (4) years of professional level accounting experience with increasing responsibility and demonstrable mastery of accounting principles, concepts, and applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Telecommunications

Anchorage, AK