Staff Accountant

Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology.

Summary:

The Staff Accountant is a member of the Financial Reporting team, contributing to month-end close, GAAP-based financial statement preparation, and external audit support. This role is responsible for assigned journal entries, account reconciliations, and departmental close activities. The Staff Accountant is expected to bring strong critical thinking skills, a curiosity to learn, and a willingness to ask questions, and to actively participate in process improvement and the adoption of automation and AI tools within the function.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of C Spire’s financial records and reporting. As an Accountant II or Senior Accountant, you will support core accounting functions including month-end close, accrual management, reconciliations, and financial analysis, while partnering cross-functionally to provide insight and maintain compliance with accounting standards. The level of responsibility, autonomy, and leadership will scale based on experience and demonstrated capability.

Responsibilities:

What You Will Do

In all of your duties, you will have a relentless, obsessive, yet disciplined approach to manage all details to perfection and deliver desired results.

• Assist with month-end close processes, including preparation and review of financial statements
• Manage accruals and prepaids, ensuring accurate recording and timely adjustments
• Prepare and post journal entries with complete and well-supported documentation
• Perform account reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies
• Conduct departmental and operational analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Apply and maintain ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, including management of the revenue recognition subledger
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide insights
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation
• Maintain and update accounting records, systems, and supporting schedules
• Contribute to special projects, system enhancements, and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed

This position is an exceptional opportunity to deepen expertise in corporate accounting and financial operations while working alongside experienced finance professionals. From this role, you will have a strong foundation to grow into advanced accounting, finance leadership, or specialized technical accounting roles across C Spire.

Qualifications:

What You Will Bring

As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external candidate experience. To support our Finance and Accounting team, you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPA or CPA eligible.

We will give special consideration to candidates who have:
• Experience working with ERP and enterprise accounting systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
• Experience researching and implementing accounting standards
• Hands-on application of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition)

What You Will Gain

A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that’s just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America’s Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it.

For our full-time employees we offer:
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• 401k Match
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Complimentary Wireless Service & Device*
• Teladoc Telemedicine
• WellBeacon Wellness Program
• Paid Talent Referral Opportunities

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing a computer screen.

*Complimentary wireless service and device available to team members in our wireless footprint.