Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is an individual contributor role within the Controller’s group in one of our operational accounting teams that focus on Revenue, Device Supply Chain, Fixed Assets and Leases, or Corporate Accounting. This role is responsible for overseeing and participating in the accounting close process, driving process improvements, and supporting various business initiatives as an accounting expert. This position collaborates with business partners across the enterprise, such as FP&A, Marketing, Procurement, HR, Legal, Business Operations, Technology, as well as Accounting Policy and External Reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in operational and/or technical accounting (e.g., ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, ASC 842 Leases, etc.), possess excellent critical thinking skills, and have a record of successfully implementing process improvements and adapting to changing business needs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO IN YOUR ROLE

in the monthly financial close process, including preparation and/or review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.

business drivers and their effect on financial results to ensure business changes are accurately reflected in the financial statements and explained in variance analysis.

accounting, system and business knowledge to act as an SME for area of responsibility.

and design effective accounting processes, identify and document gaps in current processes, recommend innovative solutions, and implement best practices.

knowledge of current accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements to ensure proper application in T-Mobile’s close and financial reporting process.

the SOX control program.

quarterly and annual financial audits performed by internal and external auditors.

partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

for other projects as assigned.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. Preferred Qualifications

Public accounting or public company experience.

CPA or Chartered Accountant.

Communications, technology, or retail industry experience.

a strong understanding of accounting theory, current accounting issues, accounting systems, and internal controls.

ability to make fact-based decisions and recommendations.

to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting set deadlines for team deliverables.

ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

collaborates and communicates with all levels of organization and cross-functional business partners.

in successful partnership and negotiations with systems teams in delivering system solutions and reporting enhancements.

with ERP systems and related reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Blackline).

Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, sum if, v-lookup, etc.).

of large-scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, SQL, Alteryx).