WHAT IF YOU COULD START A CAREER WITH THE COMPANY THAT'S SIMPLIFYING THE WAY PEOPLE GET ONLINE?
Across the country, Clearwire's teams have a unique opportunity to impact the communities in which we live and work. Clearwire's technology changes lives. If you are motivated by having a role where what you do each day directly influences the way our customers work and communicate, Clearwire may be the right opportunity for you. At Clearwire, our values are more than a statement on a wall. We offer an amazing place to work and grow, competitive benefits, and an opportunity to build a business from the ground up. Accept the Clearwire challenge, join the team and make a difference.
Capital Asset Accountant*
Job Description:
Clearwire's technology changes lives! If you are motivated by having a role where what you do each day directly influences the way people work and communicate, Clearwire may be the company for you!
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines.
Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., the company launched its first market in August 2004 and now offers service in 16 states across the U.S. as well as in Europe.
On May 7, 2008, Clearwire Corporation and Sprint Nextel Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to combine their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company to expedite the deployment of the first nationwide mobile WiMAX network.
In conjunction with this agreement Intel Corporation (through Intel Capital); Google Inc.; Comcast Corporation; Time Warner Cable Inc; and Bright House Networks have collectively agreed to invest $3.2 billion into the new company.
Capital Asset Accountant
The Capital Asset Accountant will work collaboratively with other team members to share responsibility for the accounting and reporting of Clearwire's equipment, work-in-process and fixed assets. The individual will support GAAP compliance and the control environment while also maintaining strong connections with other departments to support the Company's construction of a national 4G wireless broadband network.
Responsibilities:
· Establish and/or maintain work-in-process projects within the Oracle Project Costing subledger; ensure compliance with GAAP while flexibly supporting other business-partners to facilitate useful internal reporting/analysis and tax compliance.
· Develop strong working knowledge of the fixed asset and inventory accounting activities/systems; cross-team support as necessary.
· Leverage the accounting and reporting systems to analyze capital expenditures, balances and activities.
· Drive automation of manual processes and identify/implement best practices.
· Maintain documentation and policies related to capital expenditures.
· Maintain control environment and ensure SOX compliance.
· Process monthly journal entries and assist with various month-end close activities.
· Support internal and external audits.
Requirements:
· Quick learner and self starter who has the ability to work both independently and within a team environment and is accustomed to working within tight deadlines
· Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related; CPA preferred
· 3-5 years experience with work-in-process and/or fixed asset accounting preferred
· Strong financial and general ledger accounting knowledge
· Strong analytic/quantitative and Excel skills
· Familiarity with Oracle financial system preferred
· Deadline oriented with strong attention to detail
· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
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