Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc is seeking a driven, strategic and experienced Accounting and Capital Credits Manager to oversee its financial accounting operations. This leadership role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and FCC Part 32/64 accounting rules. The role is ideal for a highly motivated professional who is an effective communicator that embraces ownership, critical thinking, and developing strong teams while supporting the company’s mission and strategic plan.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required to be considered for this position.

This is a full-time, exempt position with standard hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and occasional after-hours or weekend responsibilities.

As the Accounting Manager, you’ll guide all Accounting and Capital Credit operations while managing and developing an accounting team. You’ll serve as both a financial expert and people leader – coaching, mentoring and collaborating across departments playing a key role in budgeting, audits, and financial analysis ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with strategic initiatives.

• Analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate financial data to leadership
• Communicate with clarity, purpose, and approachability within your team and across the organization
• Assertive when making decisions and providing direction
• Analytical when discussing financial performance and process improvements
• Personal, building trust and strong working relationships
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to investigate issues thoroughly
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Office applications
• Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and shift focus as business needs evolve
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles and business operations
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills

You’ll manage a diverse team including:

• Accountants
• Accounting Representatives (AP, AR, GL, Inventory, Purchasing, Regulatory, Lifeline/ACP, Capital Credits)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Highly self‑motivated with a strong drive to deliver results
• Strategic mindset with the ability to see the big picture
• Analytical and naturally skeptical, asking the right questions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ownership mindset—you take responsibility and follow work through to completion
• Quick learner who adapts easily to new systems, processes, and regulations
• Diligent and investigative, with strong attention to detail

• Sitting or standing for extended periods, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity including close vision.
• Occasionally it may be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• May be required occasionally to stoop, kneel or bend.

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Note:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical requirements)

• This is a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act.
• BYOMD (Bring Your Own Mobile Device) is required.
• FRW (Flexible Remote Work) is available for this role.
• AWL (Alternate Work Location) is available for this role.

We’re more than a telecommunications company – we’re a community. At Pioneer, you’ll find a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and service excellence. Join us and help power the connections that matter most.

We provide a competitive benefits package, featuring a 14.6% employer contribution to your 401(k)-retirement plan.

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Questions? Contact LaDonna Hedrick at