Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
Purple Communications is one of the nation's most extensive communication services for the deaf and hard of hearing communities. As a leading provider of onsite interpreting services, video relay service and video remote interpreting, the Company delivers a wide array of options designed to meet the unique communication needs of its customers. Please view our website: www.purplevrs.com
Purple Communications' vision is to provide high-quality services with innovative products that break down communication barriers for its customers. We strive to change the game because we believe communication access is a right worthy of utmost respect and because every conversation matters.
We are experiencing tremendous growth and are looking to add strong expertise to our world-class teams!
Summary of duties:
Purple is looking for a Senior Accountant to play a key role on our accounting team. Working with our new Business Process Outsourcing partner, the Senior Accountant will ensure all accounting transactions follow GAAP. In addition, the Senior Accountant will take a lead role in FCC compliance for its video relay service business that provides communication services for the deaf.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
General Ledger and Reporting:
Major contributor in the accurate and timely preparation of monthly accounting for:
Software capitalization
Fixed Assets
Intercompany transactions
Professional services accruals
Income tax and sales and use tax accounting, through coordination with tax specialists
Concur payroll reimbursements
Other accounting duties as assigned
Actively support external audit requirements
Compiles and prepares reports for management's review as required for general ledger accounts
Create/maintain financial models and forecasting & analysis tools
Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
Analyze current and past financial data and performance
Adheres to internal and external deadlines and monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures
Provide internal/external research and support relating to general accounting, including review of technical GAAP literature
Drive process efficiency and continuous improvements within the department
FCC Compliance:
Audit monthly Call Data Records
Prepare and support annual FCC cost filing
Prepare select monthly FCC filings
Back-up Accounting Supervisor for monthly FCC filings
Senior Accountant Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Minimum of three years of industry accounting experience
CPA credential with 3+ years of public accounting experience, national accounting firm preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct and Great Plains software
Advanced Excel skills
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivating with strong attention to detail and highly organized
Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills
Strong presentation skills
Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies
Willingness to learn American Sign Language and the deaf culture
Work environment:
Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time.
Sitting, standing, and walking (95-100%)
Keyboarding (40-60%)
Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and cell phone (40-60%)
Lifting computers and other equipment.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
Purple Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Principals Only