Uniti Group Inc. ("Company") is searching for a Revenue Accountant. This individual will be a key player in all issues related to the Accounting, Reporting, & Analysis within the Revenue Cycle in a fast-growing Uniti Leasing segment. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of revenue systems/processes. The Revenue Accounting is responsible for supporting various revenue-related functions including contract management, general ledger accounting, billing, and collections functions. They will report to the Revenue Accounting Manager and work closely with other key business functions outside Accounting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the revenue close process and ensure the accurate recording of revenue on a monthly and quarterly basis in compliance with Company policies and U.S. GAAP. Includes preparing revenue amortization schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Develop familiarity of customer contractual leasing arrangements and practical application to inquiries, etc.
• Support billing, cash application, and collections efforts including communication with customers regarding billing inquiries and delinquent account balances.
• Maintain and update internal control documentation and support audits of related controls.
• Support the external audit and quarterly/annual SEC filing by timely submission of PBC schedules and reporting packages and pro-active partnership with the audit team.
• Partner with various departments including (but not limited to) General Ledger, FP&A, and Operations to complete responsibilities.
• Support special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (2) years' experience that demonstrates knowledge of general accounting, specific experience with revenue processes ideal but not required.
• Possess a basic working knowledge of ASC 606 and ASC 842
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with financial accounting systems and/or Salesforce is preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various contacts (internal functions as well as external contacts like customers)
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to design and utilize effective spreadsheets
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, work independently, and deliver results in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results
• Must have a strong work ethic and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting of objects up to 25 pounds, bending, and stooping
• Hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary
• Keyboarding, typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment
• Ability to travel infrequently (up to 10%)
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Uniti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.