Technical Accounting Manager

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company that connects the world and ignites business growth. In this fully remote role, you will support global technical accounting matters related to revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. You will have the opportunity to guide and train others, review non-standard contracts, and collaborate with various teams. This position is ideal for a CPA with strong analytical skills and a passion for teamwork. Embrace the flexibility and inclusivity of a top employer recognized for its commitment to diversity and employee support. Make a lasting impact and shape the future of accounting in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• 6+ years of experience with at least 3 years in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on accounting and reporting issues.
• Consult with teams on revenue treatment for agreements.
• Lead ASC 606 trainings and quarterly analysis.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

SEC financial reporting

analytical skills

communication skills

teamwork

revenue recognition

lease accounting

credit loss accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data, and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust, and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

This position at Lumen supports global technical accounting matters related to revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The role involves understanding current accounting pronouncements and emerging issues, reviewing non-standard contracts, preparing accounting memos, presenting prescribed accounting treatments, maintaining a contract review log, and guiding/training others in proper accounting for non-standard contracts. The ideal candidate is a CPA with at least 6 years of experience, including 3 years in public accounting, and has a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements, as well as excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Location

This position has been designated as fully remote, US.

The Main Responsibilities

• Providing technical guidance on new and emerging accounting and reporting issues.
• Leading/assisting business in implementing new requirements.
• Providing ASC 606 trainings.
• Consulting with product, legal, sales, etc. teams over revenue treatment for new or non-standard agreements.
• Providing technical accounting guidance to global business areas.
• Collaborating with the SEC Reporting and Business Process teams.
• Assisting with quarterly analysis and reviews.
• Leading/assisting business in recording and documenting the quarterly credit losses estimate.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

• Has a strong understanding of current U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements (including ASC 606, 842, and 326 requirements), with comprehensive knowledge and experience with revenue recognition, lease, and credit loss accounting concepts and guidance.
• Has strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and is able to clearly and articulately present the company’s views and opinions to internal contacts as well as auditors and other external contacts.
• Is deadline-focused with the ability to understand how the details impact the overall reporting. Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new systems and reporting tools.
• Should have a high level of integrity and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment to achieve desired results.
• Is able to use wide-ranging experience and specialized knowledge of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the area of revenue recognition to resolve highly unique and complex business and accounting issues in creative ways.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)
• 6 years (with at least 3 years of public accounting experience)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$94,420 - $125,890 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, SD

$99,390 - $132,510 in these states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, ND, NM, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY

$104,360 - $139,140 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, RI

$109,330 - $145,770 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.