Manager, Expense Accounting

We are looking for a Manager, Expense Accounting to join our growing team! In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Expense Accounting and supervise at least two Staff Accountants. You will lead the enhancement and implementation of processes, policies, and procedures ensuring the accuracy of expense accounting and reporting, focusing on cost of sales. As Manager, Expense Accounting, you will play a key part in the month-end close and reporting processes, in-part by managing and ensuring the accuracy of complex journal entries for the company.In this position, you will partner with key business leaders and finance partners to provide accounting guidance for highly visible expense areas, primarily cost of sales, and ensure adherence to both GAAP and company guidance. You will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and will need to be a leader that can motivate and develop staff. Being detail-oriented with strong organization and presentation skills will be essential in analyzing data to effectively communicate both financial and operating results to key stakeholders.As Manager, Expense Accounting, your duties and responsibilities will include:Oversee expense accounting for the cost of sales area/line item/function, including all network-related expense, which consists of poles, circuits and other critical company infrastructureUnderstand system interfaces between general ledger, sub-ledger and related systems to effectively record period costs, including the analysis of accrued and prepaid expensesAssist in managing the monthly, quarterly and annual close processReview and approve journal entries prepared by Staff Accountants, as well as prepare journal entries for more complex accounting mattersThoughtfully and critically review balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring proper supporting documentation; assist in the preparation of certain complex account reconciliations; train Staff Accountants on account reconciliationsAnalyze and explain income statement and balance sheet fluctuations monthly, including actual to budget, actual to forecast, and period over period results; communicate (both written and verbally) actionable insights to support business decisionsDevelop effective, value-add working relationships with teams across multiple disciplines and locations; cross-functional departments include other accounting teams, FP&A, Operations and Carrier RelationsIdentify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve accuracy and efficiencyResearch, effectively document, and participate determining in conclusion on technical accounting matters, including presentation to internal and external auditorsAssist in facilitating and managing applicable internal and external audit activitiesAssist in developing and implementing accounting policies and standard operating procedures to support tracking and reporting expenditures in accordance with GAAPManage and mentor team, providing guidance and performance feedback; develop and train staff to improve team expertise and efficiency