Accountant

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant supports the development, implementation, and continuous optimization of intelligent accounting systems that leverage automation and analytics to enhance financial accuracy and month-end close efficiency. This role is responsible for preparing complex journal entries, performing complex balance sheet reconciliations, and conducting variance analysis in compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and company policies. The Accountant actively contributes to process design and digital workflow improvements, recommending enhancements to strengthen system performance and operational excellence. With an understanding of large complex ERP environments and related sub-modules, they maintain visibility into end-to-end transactional flows to ensure the integrity of financial data and the reliability of results across the enterprise. Deep understanding of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) IT and operational controls and knowledge of writing and updating SOX controls workflows and narratives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related work experience or combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
Accounting (Required)
Account Reconciliations / Accounting Standards (Required)
Analytical Thinking / Problem Solving (Required)
Communication (Required)
Oracle / ERP (Required)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (Required)
Internal Control Procedures (Required)
Flexibility / Change Agent (Required)
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

2-4 years working experience (Preferred)
Working experience in customer payment accounting (Preferred)
Experience with AI (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze complex journal entries and account reconciliations, leveraging automation and data analytic tools to enhance accuracy, streamline processes, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Develops, maintains, and enhances automated accounting control procedures to strengthen compliance, ensure data integrity, and support continuous monitoring within a digital finance environment.
Analyze key business drivers and translate operational changes into accurate financial results, ensuring the impacts are clearly reflected in financial statements, analytics, and strategic reporting.
Ensure the integrity of accounting records and the timely execution of monthly close activities by leveraging automation, intelligent reconciliations, and variance analytics to deliver accurate, well-documented financial results and clear explanations of key drivers.
Leverage digital tools and advanced analytics to extract, structure, and manage large volumes of transactional data, transforming raw information into accurate, actionable financial insights.
Apply accounting principles, analytical acumen, and industry expertise to identify and resolve complex issues through innovative, data-driven solutions while exercising sound professional judgment.
Generate accurate and timely ad hoc reports by integrating data from multiple systems, applying validation and analytical techniques to interpret results, and delivering clear, insight-driven summaries which support agile business decisions.
Collaborate on cross-functional and enterprise initiatives, translating business and system changes into clear accounting requirements and digital process adaptations.
Evaluate and document the financial impact of new programs or technology implementations, ensuring alignment with accounting policies, control frameworks, and compliance standards.
Communicate insights and recommendations that enable smooth integration and informed decision-making across teams.
Also responsible for other duties/projects assigned by business management as needed