Senior Accountant

T-Mobile; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 68,700 - 123,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Mobile service discounts

Job summary

T-Mobile in Overland Park, Kansas, is looking for a Senior Accountant. This role involves optimizing intelligent accounting systems to enhance financial accuracy and month-end close efficiency. The Senior Accountant prepares and reviews complex journal entries and conducts variance analysis in compliance with GAAP and IFRS. You will also collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and ensure the integrity of accounting records.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years of related work experience. Extensive benefits, including medical and tuition assistance, are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience.
• 4-7 years working experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting records during monthly close.
• Generate accurate and timely ad hoc reports integrating data from multiple systems.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives for accounting requirements.

Skills

Process optimization

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Growth mindset

Accounting operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant supports the development, implementation, and continuous optimization of intelligent accounting systems that leverage automation and analytics to enhance financial accuracy and month‑end close efficiency. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, performing complex balance sheet reconciliations, and conducting variance analysis in compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and company policies. They perform the first level of review for staff deliverables, ensuring quality and consistency in financial reporting. The Senior Accountant actively contributes to process design and digital workflow improvements, recommending enhancements that strengthen system performance and operational excellence. With an advanced understanding of large complex ERP environments and related sub-modules, they maintain visibility into end‑to‑end transactional flows to ensure the integrity of financial data and the reliability of results across the enterprise. Deep understanding of SOX IT and operational controls and advanced knowledge of writing and updating SOX controls workflows and narratives.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze complex journal entries and account reconciliations, leveraging automation and data analytic tools to enhance accuracy, streamline processes, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Develops, maintains, and enhances automated accounting control procedures to strengthen compliance, ensure data integrity, and support continuous monitoring within a digital finance environment.
• Analyze key business drivers and translate operational changes into accurate financial results, ensuring that the impacts are clearly reflected in financial statements, analytics, and strategic reporting.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting records and the timely execution of monthly close activities by leveraging automation, intelligent reconciliations, and advanced variance analytics to deliver accurate, well‑documented financial results and clear explanations of key drivers. Reviews accounting deliverables prepared by peers or junior staff, providing technical guidance, process insight, and knowledge sharing to enhance accuracy, consistency, and digital proficiency across the team.
• Leverage digital tools and advanced analytics to extract, structure, and manage large volumes of transactional data, transforming raw information into accurate, actionable financial insights. Apply advanced accounting principles, analytical acumen, and industry expertise to identify and resolve complex issues through innovative, data‑driven solutions while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Generate accurate and timely ad hoc reports by integrating data from multiple systems, applying validation and analytical techniques to interpret results, and delivering clear, insight‑driven summaries that support agile business decisions.
• Collaborate on cross‑functional and enterprise initiatives, translating business and system changes into clear accounting requirements and digital process adaptations. Evaluate and document the financial impact of new programs or technology implementations, ensuring alignment with accounting policies, control frameworks, and compliance standards. Communicate insights and recommendations that enable smooth integration and informed decision‑making across teams.
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience (Required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Finance or Accounting (Required)
• 4‑7 years working experience. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Process optimization, digital process optimization and continuous innovation (Required)
• Problem solving (Required)
• Critical thinking (Required)
• Growth mindset (Required)
• Accounting operational excellence (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)

At least 18 years of age. Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $68,700 - $123,900. Corporate Bonus Target: 10%. The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The actual starting pay will vary based on location, qualifications, and experience within this range.

Benefits

Employees receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants and purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, disability coverages, voluntary insurance, mobile service discounts, commuter and transit programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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