Senior Accountant – Margin Accounting and Reporting
Denver, Colorado
Senior Accountant – Margin Accounting and Reporting
About Forged Fiber
At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintainsa state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.
Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Role
The Senior Accountant is responsible for end‑to‑end margin accounting and reporting for a defined portfolio of customer contracts. This role owns billing and collections for a limited number of customers and ensures accurate revenue recognition, contract accruals, and tracking of related direct costs in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Work Location- Hybrid, Denver, CO
Key Responsibilities
Margin Accounting & Reporting
Prepare and analyze detailed margin reporting by customer and contract, including revenue, direct costs, and profitability trends.
Investigate and explain margin variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Support management with margin insights, ad‑hoc analyses, and reporting deliverables for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
Revenue Recognition & Accruals
Apply revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606) to customer contracts, ensuring proper timing and measurement of revenue.
Record and reconcile monthly revenue accruals, deferrals, and contract balances.
Maintain contract‑level schedules supporting revenue, cost, and margin recognition.
Billing & Collections
Compile and validate billing data from multiple sources to prepare accurate and timely customer invoices.
Interpret and apply customer contract terms, pricing schedules, rate structures, and amendments to billing activity.
Ensure billing aligns with contractual obligations, internal policies, accounting standards and company policies.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve billing disputes and discrepancies.
Monitor accounts receivable activity for assigned customers and support collection efforts as needed.
Billing Analysis & Variance Resolution
Analyze billing variances, trends, and anomalies across customers and billing periods.
Research and resolve discrepancies between billed amounts, contract terms, and source data.
Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Data Management & Reporting
Maintain detailed billing support files, calculations, and documentation.
Prepare billing reconciliations and supporting schedules for accounting, audits, and management review.
Develop recurring and ad‑hoc billing reports to support decision‑making and performance monitoring.
Direct Cost Accounting
Accrue, analyze, and reconcile contract‑related direct costs.
Ensure appropriate matching of costs with related revenues.
Partner with Operations and Procurement to validate cost data and assumptions.
Month‑End Close & Controls
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month‑end close.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation standards.
Assist with external audit requests related to revenue, margin, and contract accounting.
Process Improvement & Collaboration
Identify opportunities to improve billing and reporting accuracy, accounting processes, and efficiency.
Support the development and enhancement of billing controls, procedures, and documentation.
Assist with system implementations, enhancements, or automation initiatives.
Serve as a subject‑matter resource on margin and contract accounting topics.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Coordinate with Legal and Operations to clarify contract language and billing requirements.
Communicate billing changes, adjustments, and corrections to internal teams and customers as needed.
Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles related to billing, accruals, and revenue processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with contract‑based revenue.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition principles.
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday).
Strong analytical capabilities with a detail-oriented mindset.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Data Analytics and/or FP&A experience to investigate underlying data or trends and correlation with operational metrics.
CPA license (or active pursuit of CPA).
Experience with margin or cost accounting in communications or technology industries.
Prior involvement in audits and internal controls compliance.
Background in billing, collections, and customer contract accounting.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$110,000-$160,000
Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
What to Expect Next
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
Equal Employment Opportunities
It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.
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Benefits
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- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Medical and dental plans
- Discounts
- Training & Development
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