Lead Accountant

AT&T•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of aspects of expense accounting, including reviewing, processing, and accurately recording expenses for various vendors.
Manage, calculate, and post accrual entries to ensure accurate expense recognition, in compliance with GAAP. Monitor and resolve discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
Analyze and interpret vendor contracts to identify accounting requirements, determine expense recognition, and ensure appropriate documentation.
Work extensively with subledger systems to track and reconcile expenses, investigate variances, and understand data flows across multiple platforms.
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.
Identify areas for process enhancement and automation, document procedures, and implement best practices to streamline accounting workflows.
Ensure all accounting practices and reporting adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal policies.
Communicate effectively across departments, hold meetings with internal partners, and respond to ad hoc requests for financial data and analysis.
Maintain high standards of accuracy and organization, delivering thorough and timely financial records, especially where billing may be delayed but expense recognition is required.
Work with large datasets involving multiple vendors, requiring strong analytical skills to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies and support audits and reviews.
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.

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