Lead Cost Acctg

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 this role, you will ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reports, lead complex accounting projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies, while collecting, recording, classifying, examining, analyzing, or reporting accounting transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement areas. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• General Ledger and Accounting Operations: Maintain all accounting systems and manage the general ledger. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare journal entries, maintain and reconcile ledger accounts, and manage records of assets, liabilities, and financial transactions.
• Tax Planning and Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations. Prepare and file tax returns and statutory filings. Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide tax-related advice.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets. Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional tasks as required to support financial health and operational efficiency, including cash flow management, budgeting, team leadership, system improvements, and stakeholder communication. Including use of advance reporting tools and AI.

Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience.

Preferred Certifications: CPA or Aspiring CPA

Supervisor: No

Our Lead Cost Accountants earns 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

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$106,100.00 - $178,200.00

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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.