Staff Accountant - Reporting & Compliance

Are you a Staff Accountant looking to build a specialized skill set that can accelerate your accounting career?
Smithville is seeking a curious, detail-oriented accountant with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a desire to learn regulatory reporting and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of accounting experience who enjoys research, problem-solving, and working with complex financial data.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Direct applicants only. We are not seeking 3rd party recruitment services for this role.

In this role, you'll develop expertise in regulatory accounting and reporting while continuing to strengthen your month-end accounting skills. In this on-site role, you'll work closely with finance, billing, operations, and external regulatory agencies to ensure reporting accuracy, maintain compliance, and support key business decisions.
Rather than spending your time on routine accounting tasks alone, you'll gain exposure to a unique area of accounting that combines financial reporting, regulatory compliance, research, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. If you're naturally curious, highly organized, and enjoy learning new concepts, this role offers an opportunity to build a valuable niche skill set while growing your accounting career with a respected, locally owned technology company.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Regulatory Reporting & Compliance (50%)

• Prepare and submit federal, state, and industry regulatory filings accurately and on time
• Research regulatory requirements and monitor policy changes that may impact the business
• Maintain reporting calendars and compliance documentation
• Serve as a key contact for regulatory agencies, consultants, and industry partners

• Prepare, review, and post month-end journal entries
• Reconcile data and support financial reporting activities
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation
• Analyze financial and operational data used in regulatory filings

• Review and approve invoices related to regulatory and operational activities
• Partner with Billing, Network Engineering, Customer Service, Project Management, and other departments to gather information and resolve issues
• Support special projects, reporting initiatives, and process improvements
• Assist with contract reviews, vendor relationships, and telecommunications industry reporting requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent accounting experience
• Approximately 2-3 years of accounting experience with exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, or high-volume accounts payable
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting concepts
• Advanced attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Naturally curious mindset with a desire to learn specialized regulatory and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information

• FREE Degree and certificate programs for eligible employees
• FREE Dental, Term Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Low-cost Medical, Prescription, and Vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Health Savings Account with annual company contributions
• Employee discounts on Smithville services
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and development

WHO WE ARE
For over 100 years, Smithville has been and is a locally grown, family-owned, cutting-edge, live-where-we-work, stand-by-our-products, part-of-the-neighborhood, wildly-Hoosier technology company in the heart of Southern Indiana. We provide the best internet, voice and security services without sending you across the globe for support. We love our services and Indiana.
WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT
At Smithville, you will join a team that genuinely invests in your growth, your voice, and your future. This role offers a rare opportunity to apply accounting skills in a meaningful regulatory context, make real decisions that impact the business, and collaborate with talented colleagues across the organization. You will find a workplace that is rooted in community, committed to its people, and proud of what it builds.
Many accounting roles focus exclusively on transactional work. In this position, you'll continue building your accounting foundation while developing expertise in regulatory reporting and compliance, a highly specialized area that combines accounting, analysis, research, and business strategy.
You'll work directly with leaders across the organization, gain visibility into how a growing telecommunications company operates, and develop skills that can set you apart from other accounting professionals throughout your career.
Smithville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every team member is respected and valued regardless of background, identity, or experience.