GCI's Technical Accounting Manager will r esearch technical accounting issues and document conclusions. Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports for the company, SEC, banks, and other regulatory agencies and management. Assist in stock plan administration duties including stock compensation accounting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:
Research applicable literature and write technical accounting memos on complex accounting issues.
Monitor the company contracts to ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
Assist in the preparation of the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and provide related support to management, the company, and external auditors related to Forms 10Q and 10K.
Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly audited and unaudited subsidiary financial statements and reports for regulatory agencies and other external customers/regulators.
Assist in the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset valuations performed by an external valuation expert.
Assist in the preparation of the annual 401k Plan Form 5500 and Form 11-K filings and provide related support to management and the external auditors.
Prepare the audit work papers for the external auditors and work with the auditors as needed to complete the audit.
Assist in stock plan administration to include the filing of applicable SEC forms and performing the share-based compensation accounting.
Provide day to day support for employee stock compensation issues and assist in gathering employee stock grant data and submitting data to the company.
COMPETENCIES:
ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI's Code of Conduct for Employees - the Basic Principles.
COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others under stressful, time restricted conditions, displaying patience and tolerance and promoting teamwork.
Demonstrated ability to respectfully demand personnel time and information necessary to meet deadlines.
COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
Ability to accurately communicate information virtually (i.e., Teams), over the phone, and in-person in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences.
Ability to accurately read, write, and respond to routine business correspondence such as emails, chat messages, policies, procedures, reports.
Demonstrated ability to listen effectively to obtain technical information.
Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and decipherable written reports and recommendations.
COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
Demonstrated ability to keep confidential information secure.
CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
Ability to move easily between detail and conceptual levels.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with changing priorities and timelines and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to solve problems and address issues independently.
Demonstrated technical knowledge of accounting procedures and solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), specifically ASC 606.
Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement preparation.
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and general auditing standards.
Demonstrate ability to accurately analyze and document complex accounting transactions.
Demonstrate ability to prepare financial statements with minimal supervision.
SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY - Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent.
Knowledge of Oracle or equivalent accounting system.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in general ledger accounting, external audit, and/or financial statement preparation, including public accounting experience.
Preferred:
Telecommunications experience.
Other relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:
This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.
Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary.
Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.
The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to the immediate emergency. As such, you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services.
Culture, Engagement, and Connection: At GCI, we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer.
EEO: GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law.
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 assigned to this job.
All employees of GCI work in support of the GCI Mission Statement and Declaration of Principles which are located on the GCI Career page and Employee portal.
