Senior Staff Accountant

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of Senior Staff Accountant. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally  need a clear vision of where the company is going and how we can contribute to it. At Gateway, we look out for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company's vision.

We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway's beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.

Gateway is hiring a Senior Accountant to support the company’s aggressive plans for construction of Gateway’s network and customer growth over the next 12 months. The successful Senior Staff Accountant will contribute to the success of Gateway’s growth objectives in the following ways:

• Play a critical role in the month‑end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support the VP/Controller, VP of FP&A, and CFO through timely financial analysis, reporting, and operational support.
• Support third parties to ensure accuracy of sales & use tax filings.
• Assist in the tracking and management of fixed assets, including coordination of construction‑in‑progress (CIP) applications to projects and supervising depreciation accuracy.
• Supervise payable process into Net Suite and resolve coding or approval issues.
• Support financial and operational reporting for management and the Board of Directors by preparing schedules, insights, and supporting documentation.
• Post and reconcile cash transactions within accounting systems to maintain accurate liquidity and cash flow reporting.
• Provide ad‑hoc analytical and operational support to meet the needs of a rapidly growing organization.

• Up to 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a fast‑paced or high‑growth environment.
• Solid working understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong ownership of assigned tasks.
• Highly organized with demonstrated administrative efficiency and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on new projects, learn, and grow in a scaling finance organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Net Suite strongly preferred; familiarity with modern financial systems valued.

• Seeing your work make a positive difference in the lives of our served communities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time-off, flexible environment)
• Locally owned, friendly, innovative company with high growth projections
• To learn skills and participate in critical projects in all areas of the business