Company

Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

Accountant I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $23.65 - $35.48/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Communications (CCI) is hiring an Accountant 1. This role is responsible for developing, recommending and implementing accounting practices throughout CCI in accordance with GAAP to ensure that financial and operating data accurately reflect the condition of the business or unit and provides reliable information necessary to control operations.

The candidate will be a productive professional contributor with strong understanding of area of focus.  Assigned to larger, moderately complex projects.  Work requires increasing independence; guidance is provided on a regular basis but primarily on unusual or complex issues.  Work typically involves periodic review of output by others.  Moderate to Expert level of Excel proficiency. 

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with GAAP.

Performs analysis of data used to record transactions, reconcile general ledger accounts, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements

Performs routine financial and/or operational analyses and identifies emerging trends which may include, cost analysis, financial and expense performance comparisons, calculations of rate of return, cash flows, and forecasting/budgeting.  Creates visualization of analysis performed on the data. 

Records and performs routine transactions such as, journal entries, retirement of assets, capital projects transactions.

Develop subject matter expertise within area of focus.

Monitor and optimize business processes by reviewing operational & financial processes to ensure compliance and effectiveness, identifying anomalies and making recommendations.

Make recommendations on the appropriate course of action based on the analysis performed.

Provide ad-hoc analysis

Assists with policy updates and development.

QUALIFICATIONS

BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (Finance or Accounting) with generally 2 years of experience required in related field (i.e. Accounting and Financial Analysis etc.). A non-degreed candidate will have 4+ years of relevant experience.

Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization

Experience in telecommunications industry strongly preferred

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that’s true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we’re creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.