Staff Accountant

Smithville Communications is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our growing telecommunications business in Ellettsville, IN. In this role, you will manage general ledger activity, prepare journal entries, and perform account reconciliations and variance analysis. You'll assist with monthly close, budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, GAAP compliance, and strong internal controls. Working closely with operations, you'll track project costs, analyze financial data, and help improve processes, contributing directly to reliable service and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and prepare monthly journal entries
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close
• Prepare financial statements and management reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation
• Analyze financial data to support business decisions
• Collaborate with operations to track telecom project costs
• Identify and recommend process and reporting improvements

Required Skills

• General ledger accounting
• Financial statement preparation
• Account reconciliations
• GAAP knowledge
• Excel and spreadsheet analysis
• ERP/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Net
• Suite, or similar)
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Variance and financial analysis
• Internal controls and compliance
• Audit support and documentation