Lead Accountant

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

In the role as a Lead Accountant, you will drive the accuracy and integrity of expense-related financial statements and reports by leading complex accounting processes within the Controller Organization. Oversee accruals, complex financial analysis, forecasting, and large-scale data management, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, classified, and reported in compliance with GAAP and corporate policies. Proactively identify and implement process improvements, support cross-functional collaboration, and provide expert analysis to maintain the highest standards of financial accountability.

What you’ll do

Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Expense Management: Take ownership of aspects of expense accounting, including reviewing, processing, and accurately recording expenses for various vendors.
• Accruals: Manage, calculate, and post accrual entries to ensure accurate expense recognition, in compliance with GAAP. Monitor and resolve discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
• Contract Review: Analyze and interpret vendor contracts to identify accounting requirements, determine expense recognition, and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Data Analysis & Subledger Management: Work extensively with subledger systems to track and reconcile expenses, investigate variances, and understand data flows across multiple platforms.
• Software & Systems: Quickly learn and adapt to new financial systems and software. Leverage advanced Excel functions (including Power Query and pivot tables) for data management and reporting.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process enhancement and automation, document procedures, and implement best practices to streamline accounting workflows.
• GAAP Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices and reporting adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal policies.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively across departments, hold meetings with internal partners, and respond to ad hoc requests for financial data and analysis.
• Accuracy & Timeliness: Maintain high standards of accuracy and organization, delivering thorough and timely financial records, especially where billing may be delayed but expense recognition is required.
• Complex Data Management: Work with large datasets involving multiple vendors, requiring strong analytical skills to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies and support audits and reviews.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA required, Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, expense recognition, and GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience in expense accounting, contract review, and subledger management.
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas, data visualization).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to manage large volumes of data and complex reconciliations.
• Effective communicator with experience collaborating across multiple teams and departments.
• Proactive, curious, and driven to continuously learn and improve processes.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and commit to flexible, extended hours as needed.
• Ability and readiness to work onsite 5 days a week.

What you’ll bring

• Serves as a trusted accounting expert, leveraging broad and deep expertise to creatively resolve complex financial challenges.
• Leads critical projects with independence, providing insights that influence key organizational decisions.
• Mentors and guides junior team members, drives the implementation of long-term initiatives, and collaborates regularly with senior leadership to support the organization’s goals and continuous improvement.

Our Lead Accountants earn between $118,800 - $178,200. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  
• 401(k) plan  
• Tuition reimbursement program  
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Caregiver Leave  
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  
• Adoption Reimbursement  
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance  
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  
• Extensive employee wellness programs  
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. 

Apply today!

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