Lead Accountant

About the role

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.

The Lead Accountant supports the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of expense accounting and financial reporting. This role leads key month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting policies.

The Lead Accountant partners with Finance and cross-functional teams to research and resolve accounting issues, maintain effective internal controls, support audit requirements, and deliver timely and accurate financial results. This role also leads process improvements, automation efforts, system enhancements, and other accounting initiatives designed to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and simplify processes.

Success in this position requires strong analytical and accounting skills, attention to detail, effective communication and collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and critical deadlines.

What You’ll Do

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned expense accounting areas, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, organized, and delivered on time.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting policies.
• Analyze operating expenses and accounting transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of management reporting packages and financial analyses.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and assess the accounting implications of business transactions.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, simplification, and process improvement to increase efficiency and strengthen control effectiveness.
• Establish best practices that streamline accounting workflows and improve reporting processes.
• Lead special projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, system implementations, and process transformations, as assigned.
• Quickly learn and adapt to new financial systems and software.
• Use advanced Excel capabilities, including Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas, and data visualization, to support data management, analysis, and reporting.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a master’s degree and/or CPA designation is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Experience with HFM, Oracle, SAP, or comparable financial systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas, and data visualization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across teams and departments.
• A proactive and curious mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• The ability and readiness to work onsite five days per week.

What You’ll Bring

• A self-directed approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a commitment to improving processes.
• The ability to serve as a trusted accounting resource, provide sound guidance, and safeguard financial integrity.
• The ability to lead critical projects independently and deliver insights that inform key business decisions.
• A strategic mindset focused on implementing long-term initiatives and supporting operational excellence.
• The confidence and communication skills to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and advance organizational goals.

Pay and benefits

Our Lead Accountant jobs earn between $118,800.00 - $178,200.00 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.

Benefits

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: 40
• Time Type: Regular
• Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary Range

$118,800.00 - $178,200.00