Lead Accountant

AT&T

Lead Accountant at AT&T overseeing financial accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Driving process improvements and financial accountability in expense-related reporting and analysis.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,800 - $178,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the accuracy and integrity of expense-related financial statements and reports.
Oversee accruals, complex financial analysis, forecasting, and large-scale data management.
Identify and implement process improvements and support cross-functional collaboration.
Ensure all transactions are recorded, classified, and reported in compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
Analyze and interpret vendor contracts for accounting requirements and expense recognition.
Work extensively with subledger systems to track and reconcile expenses.
Leverage advanced Excel functions for data management and reporting.
Maintain high standards of accuracy and organization in financial records.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accrual accountingexpense recognitionGAAPfinancial analysisforecastingdata managementsubledger managementadvanced ExcelPower Querydata visualization

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingattention to detaileffective communicationcollaborationproactivecuriosityadaptabilityindependence

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPAMasters in Accounting or Finance