Staff Accountant

Company: MBO / Cross
Location: Muskogee
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: MBO/Cross is looking for a detail-driven Staff Accountant to join our team in our Warner, Oklahoma office. Job Summary and Objectives: The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records for the organization. This position performs general accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant supports project-based accounting, asset tracking for network infrastructure, and billing reconciliation with carriers and vendors. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies while supporting the overall financial operations. This role assists the Regulatory team in managing grant budgets, tracking expenditures, preparing financial reports for reimbursement, and ensuring compliance with all grant-related regulations and requirements. Essential Job Functions: Prepare, review, and post journal entries and accruals to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets. Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and prepare supporting schedules. Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records for network, fiber, and telecom equipment. Track capital expenditures (CapEx) and project costs for construction and network expansion projects. Reconcile grant accounts, process grant reimbursements, and provide assistance and financial guidance to grant program staff. Monitor and reconcile inter-company transactions and vendor accounts. Support revenue recognition activities, including telecom service billing and adjustments. Assist with regulatory filings and telecom-specific financial reports as needed. Prepare and analyze general ledger data, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. Support external audits by preparing work papers and responding to audit inquiries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Regulatory, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure accuracy in job costing and expense allocations. Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls. Providing excellent customer service by following the companys customer service standards. Ownership, Professionalism, Troubleshooting, keeping customers informed,and providing customerswith an experience beyond their expectations. Some travel is required. This is an on-site position. Competencies: Strong understanding of GAAP, general accounting principles, and grant accounting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Mid America Computer Corporation (MACC) accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics (Solomon), or similar ERP). Proficient in LeaseQuery (FinQuery) lease accounting software. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments. Telecom or construction industry accounting experience preferred (job costing, project tracking, asset accounting). Physical and Mental Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds (records or files). Requires focus, critical thinking, and strong attention to detail. Ability to work under deadlines and manage competing priorities. Certification/License Requirements: Current Drivers License CPA or CPA candidate preferred. Work Environment: Professional office environment. Standard business hours, with a requirement to be flexible for occasional extended hours as business needs demand. Occasional collaboration with field or network operations teams. Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 24 years of accounting experience required; telecommunications, utilities, or construction industry experience preferred. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management based on the needs of the business. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Vacation and Holiday Pay, 401k

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