Staff Accountant

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

As a Staff Accountant for Zayo Group, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting functions including month-end close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, variance analysis and assisting on other accounting related tasks. This role blends accounting knowledge with data analysis, providing you with valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close by completing assigned close tasks, analyzing P&L fluctuations and preparing journal entries.

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.

• Assist with accounting tasks related to current and future Asset Backed Securitization transactions specific to GL balance carve out work and documentation, intercompany reconciliation and billing, journal entry preparation and reporting.

• Assist with the completion of the monthly variance analysis used to support reporting monthly results to management.

• Collaborate with numerous teams to investigate and resolve issues timely and ensure financials are accurate.

• Be a team player with a positive attitude and ability to work within tight deadlines.

• A self-motivator with a focus on continuous process improvement and developing efficient ways to support the business.

• Assist with additional duties or other ad hoc projects as assigned by the team.

 Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.

• Three to five (3-5) years of accounting experience.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS365 products.

• Strong analytical skills to define problems, gather relevant data, and draw actionable conclusions.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization and across departments.

• Experience working with Oracle, Salesforce and/or OneStream a plus.

• Experience in the telecommunications industry a plus.

Estimated Base Salary Range: $68,100 - $104,700 USD/annually.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.