Are you a talented, motivated individual who wants to work in an environment where your input is valued and fresh ideas are welcomed?LS Networks is a quickly growing telecommunications company founded in Portland with the mission of bringing high-speed internet services to rural areas and is looking for a talented Senior Accountant to add to the team!  The Senior Accountant is responsible for recording, processing and maintaining all receivable records and will grow into a leading position of the monthly close process.


Essential Accounting and AR Job Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting:

  • Performs monthly close and grows into leading the close process
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Analyzes accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department
  • Helps create accounting cycles and standard processes
  • Creates reporting and financial information for key personnel, and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Maintains and enhances internal controls to ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies, and procedures

Customer Invoicing:

  • Invoice customers accurately
  • Maintain customer tax exemption information
  • Resolve billing problems and accounts receivable delinquencies, applying good customer service in a timely manner
  • Respond to customer questions or inquiries regarding problems with their accounts
  • Proactively verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors
  • Lead effort to automate billing process

Collections:

  • Monitoring and collection of past-due balances
  • ·Make appropriate decisions on account activity consistent with approved authority levels
  • Maintain trackers and reporting
  • Provide initial dispute resolution and escalate unresolved issues appropriately
  • Customer account research & analysis to create solutions to mitigate future problems and accounts with chronic issues

Other Job Duties:

  • Reconcile monthly bank statements for checking, investment and credit card accounts
  • Assist with other projects as needed

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Must have strong work ethics, be detail oriented, reliable, a self-starter, and have a professional attitude
  • Possess strong communication, organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to follow standard filing procedures.
  • Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis, multi-tasking skills, writing skills, , attention to detail, thoroughness, and verbal communication.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
  • Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
  • Ability to work independently and will a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately.
  • Capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with a sense of urgency.

Education/Experience

  • Accounting Degree, CPA is a plus
  • 3+ years of accounting experience.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, Accounting Software (Netsuite experience a plus)

Benefits

  • Complete medical & dental coverage starting at 90% employer paid premiums for single coverage.
  • Our safe harbor 401(k) plan is available to employees on day 1, and includes a 100% fully vested employer match of up to 4% of your compensation.
  • LS Networks encourages staff members to pursue ongoing education and gain industry certifications by offering tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and 15 days PTO start accruing on day 1.
  • Flexible work scheduling and work from home ability is also available after 90 days.
  • LS Networks employees can also take advantage of local employee store passes, local sporting event tickets and much more!

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

  • Bonuses
  • Store Discounts

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Innovative — innovative and risk-taking
  • People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
  • Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift

Please send an email with cover letter and résumé to HR@LSNetworks.net

LS Networks provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and your salary requirements to HR@LSNetworks.net with your name and the job title in the subject line.
LS Networks provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.