FiberLight

Senior Accountant

FiberLight$70K — $95K *
Allen, TX 75002In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Familiarity with modern accounting systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • CPA license (or willingness to obtain) preferred
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and 842

Responsibilities

  • Support month-end close and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
  • Manage revenue recognition for subscriptions, construction, and deferred revenue
  • Oversee construction/project accounting and lease record keeping
  • Handle accounting for debt and operational expenses, including compensation plans
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support audits and maintain internal control documentation
  • Collaborate with other departments to enhance processes and contribute to special projects

Benefits

  • Cross-functional collaboration with IT, FP&A, and operations
  • Dynamic, growth-oriented work environment
  • Opportunity to strengthen accounting operations
  • Involvement in special projects
  • Support from a global private equity-backed company
Full Job Description
Overview:

FiberLight, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to support corporate accounting for a multi-state fiber networking company backed by a global private equity firm. This high-impact role offers cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to strengthen accounting operations in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support month-end close and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

-Revenue recognition accounting (subscription, construction, and deferred revenue)

-Construction/project accounting

-Lease accounting and record keeping.

-Accounting for debt

-Accounting for operating expenses, including compensation plans (e.g. commissions)
  • Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support audits and maintain internal control documentation.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, IT, and operations to complete responsibilities and improve processes.
  • Contribute to special projects driven by evolving business needs.


Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 2+ years of accounting experience.
  • Strong technical accounting skills.
  • Familiarity with modern accounting systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPA license (or willingness to obtain)
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and 842
  • Public accounting or audit experience
  • Experience with NetSuite and/or Salesforce
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, work independently, and deliver results in a dynamic environment

About FiberLight

FiberLight is a fiber-optic network provider that offers high-capacity, low-latency connectivity solutions to enterprise, carrier and data center customers in the United States. The company's fiber-optic network spans over 14,000 route miles and covers more than 50 metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Tampa and Washington, D.C. FiberLight's solutions include Ethernet, wavelength and dark fiber services, as well as dedicated internet access, cloud connectivity and managed services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Learn more about FiberLight
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$10 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion

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