Sr Accountant

T-Mobile USA; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant

401(k) plan

Money coaching

Job summary

T-Mobile USA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the development and optimization of automated accounting systems, enhance financial accuracy, and improve month-end close efficiency across large ERP environments. You will prepare complex journal entries, perform reconciliations, and drive continuous improvements to reporting and controls.

The role requires strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, data analytics skills, and the ability to review junior staff deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is required with 5+ years of related experience.
• Advanced degree with 3+ years of related experience is preferred.
• 4-7 years of related work experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze complex journal entries and reconciliations using automation and analytics.
• Translate operational changes into accurate financial results in statements, analytics, and reporting.
• Ensure integrity of records and timely monthly close via automation and variance analytics; review peers' work.
• Leverage digital tools to extract and manage large data volumes, delivering actionable financial insights.
• Generate ad hoc reports by integrating data from multiple systems with clear summaries for decisions.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives, documenting financial impact of new programs and technology.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Account Reconciliations

Accounting Standards

Analytical Thinking

Communication

ERP

Financial Reporting

General Ledger

Internal Controls

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Advanced degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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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 judgement.
• 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 :

• 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)

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At least 18 years of age

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $79,750 - $143,990

National Base Pay Range: $72,500 - $130,900

The Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity represents the expected total cash compensation for this role at target performance, combining base salary and annual incentive opp