Lead Accountant

Job Description:

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

The AT&T Property & Cost Accounting team supports AT&T and many of its subsidiaries with Property & Cost accounting services.  We are dedicated to ensuring the accuracy of the Fixed Assets and Project Accounting data account balances as they interact with the General Ledger.

This position will focus on cost recovery for AT&T’s work performed by the Network organization.

​Responsibilities, education and experience:

• Collects data, allocates costs and develops reports on labor, equipment, depreciation, assembly or other operating expenses.

• Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of project costs to provide accurate and actionable insights to management.

• Variance Analysis: Analyze and explain variances between actual costs and budgeted costs.

• Communication Skills: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide corrective actions and resolutions.

• Coordinate complex reimbursements with state governmental entities.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies related to cost accounting.

• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to enhance cost accounting processes, streamline workflows, and improve data accuracy.

• General Ledger Responsibilities: Reconciliations, journal entries, month-end accounting close

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications with an emphasis on Excel

• Working knowledge of Oracle or other relevant financial software a plus.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Experience: Requires 5-7 years' experience.

Primary Location: Dallas, TX

Secondary Location: Atlanta Georgia

Required to work in office 3 days/week

Our Lead Accountant, earn between $106,100 - $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

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups.

And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.

With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws.

Ready to close the deal on a career with AT&T?

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It is the policy of AT&T 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, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.