Manager, Accounting

Company: T-Mobile
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Be unstoppable with us!T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we're shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won't stop!T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we're shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond.

Reporting to the Sr Manager Accounting, the Manager, Accounting is responsible to oversee and manage the day-to-day accounting and reporting operations. The role will work within the Record to Report (RTR) team to implement new areas within the Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain (FP&SC) Magenta Services group and assist with process improvement to achieve industry best practices within and in accordance with the US GAAP, IFRS and DT policies, procedures and framework.

This position will manage and may be responsible for:
* Development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems.
* Journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, processing period close general ledger, and clearing open items in managed accounts.
* Overseeing asset transfers and performining impairment tests.
* Final level review of the balance sheet analysis, income statement analysis, monthly financial review (MFR).
* Design of operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
* Monitoring and ensuring accurate financial results through a deep and solid understanding of the transactional flow through the various operational systems and the ERP system including sub-modules to monitor and ensure accurate financial results.
* Ensuring external reporting, ad-hoc reports, operational reporting, and Subscriber level reporting are complete, as well as any other accouting-related work completed by the team.
* Prepare and review reconciliations for Prepaid, Wholesale/Roaming, Commissions, and Third-Party; acting as an SMR to provide final level review of work completed by the team around manual monthly reconciliation for accurate financial results.
* Integration of new products and services within the accounting records.
* Accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data.
* Electing, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

This position will participate in quarterly reviews, annual audits and SOX control monitoring/testing.

This position must also collaborate effectively with cross-functional business and technology development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions, deliver and implement projects, processes, and/or programs that improve profitability, reduce costs, streamline operations, or enhance service to the business and customers.Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the Accounting close process including:Ensure Accounting records, monthly Accounting close activities and variance analyses are adequately and properly prepared, maintained and explained in a timely manner.Accountable for identifying and communicating risks and issues impacting financial area of responsibility.Timely communication and escalation of roadblocks, risks and issues.Establish structure and standards in order to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
• Team Leadership including:Responsible to drive Department goals and vision forward within team.Set clear expectations for team, including specific and measurable team goals and objectives.Effective delegation to staff.Manage departmental projects and process changes in order to improve efficiencies in work processes and to reduce work in low value activities
• Employee Development including:Coach and develop business, system, process and Accounting acumen.Have awareness of each person's career goals; hold development discussions; and provide challenging assignments to promote development.Translate broader business initiatives into clear team objectives and concrete individual goals, aligning appropriately with other groups for efficient, coordinated action.
• Cross-functional project participation and implementation including:Participation in enterprise projects to ensure appropriate requirements are developed based on a solid understanding of the impacted systems and the transaction flow.Responsible for operationalizing the functionality delivered, including assessing control environment and potential audit requirements.Responsible to ensure any necessary regression testing is completed and results validated prior to launchCommunicating changes to staff, and impacted internal customers
• Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as neededEducation:
  • Bachelor's Degree Accounting or FinanceWork Experience:
    • 7-10 years Working Experience.
    • 2 years Leadership Experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
      • Leadership (Required)
      • Accounting (Required)
      • Coaching (Required)
      • Inventory (Preferred)
      • Fixed Asset Accounting (Preferred)
      • Sales (Preferred)Licenses and Certifications:
        • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)* At least 18 years of age* Legally authorized to work in the United StatesAt T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering---medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock---grants, employee stock purchase---plan, paid time off and up to paid 12 holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about---2.5 weeks for new part-time---employees annually - paid parental and family leave,---family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy,---tuition---assistance, college coaching, short and long term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there- eligible employees can receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits,---check out---.--- Never stop growing!T-Mobile doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward.T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.

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