Lead Accountant

AT&T • Atlanta, GA • 1h ago

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.

Overall Purpose

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reports, lead complex accounting projects, and support compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies. Responsibilities include collecting, recording, classifying, examining, analyzing, and reporting accounting transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage complex financial activities with accuracy and timeliness. This individual is comfortable working independently, leading or supporting accounting-related projects, and partnering with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. They demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to process improvement, and the ability to interpret and apply accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and company policies in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

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

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely both internal and external financial reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and applicable regulatory requirements. Help in preparation of profit and loss, income, and balance sheet statements. Additionally, support audit activities and fulfill ad hoc reporting requests from leadership.

General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, and support month-end and year-end close processes.

Fluctuation Analysis: Assume ownership and responsibility for a designated set of accounts, including developing a detailed understanding of account activity and explaining related fluctuations in account balances.

Internal Controls and Audit Coordination: Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets, and coordinate with external auditors during annual audits by providing necessary documentation.

Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional tasks and participate in special projects as assigned by management, ensuring organizational goals and compliance standards are met.

Job Contribution

An experienced professional with advanced, interdisciplinary knowledge who resolves difficult and complex issues using broad professional concepts. Guides others by applying advanced principles and company practices. Leads moderately sized projects, or portions of larger projects, with strategic value. Operates autonomously and interacts frequently with senior leadership.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 3+ years of related experience required. Certification may be required in some areas.

Our Lead Accountant jobs earn between $106,100.00 - $159,100.00 USD Annual. 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

Weekly Hours:

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range:

$106,100.00 - $159,100.00

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_https:/www.eeoc.gov/poster\\;!!BhdT!gVgkRvpoFXvxCPguQlKOpna1E9V2xmnpQvxcjhTWaBpnwCl09S3N6PYnLgM6kQjmJXAYFLihSQ4W3Sw2boE9zgEA$) to learn more or request an application accommodation here (https://urldefense.com/v3/\\https:/www.att.jobs/accommodation/\_;!!BhdT!gVgkRvpoFXvxCPguQlKOpna1E9V2xmnpQvxcjhTWaBpnwCl09S3N6PYnLgM6kQjmJXAYFLihSQ4W3Sw2bszyLYN3$) .

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

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status

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