Senior Accountant Asset Accounting

T-Mobile; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Access to free money coaches

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a Senior Accountant to enhance financial accuracy through automation and analytics. The role includes preparing complex journal entries, balancing accounts, and conducting variance analysis in compliance with GAAP and IFRS.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Responsibilities encompass cross-functional collaboration, financial reporting, and continuous process improvements. Our benefits package includes competitive salaries and stock options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze key business drivers for accurate financial results.
• Ensure integrity of accounting records and timely close activities.
• Leverage digital tools to manage large volumes of data.
• Generate accurate and timely ad hoc reports.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Account Reconciliations

Accounting Standards

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Financial Reporting and Analysis

General Ledger Balancing

Internal Control Procedures

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package – this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

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 on SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) IT and operational controls and advance 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: Accounting (Required)
• 4-7 years of working experience (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Account Reconciliations (Required)
• Accounting Standards (Required)
• Analytical Thinking (Required)
• Communication (Required)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (Required)
• Financial Reporting and Analysis (Required)
• General Ledger Balancing (Required)
• Internal Control Procedures (Required)
• Variance Analysis (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)

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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