Sr. Accountant - Broomfield or Littleton, CO

Job Description

About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the world’s best networking company by solving customers’ increased demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves as its customers’ trusted partner, helping them manage increased network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber security solutions that help protect their business.

The purpose of this job is to provide timely and accurate reporting of ASC606 revenues. The objective is to ensure that all ASC606 revenues are recorded monthly and accurately as well as maintain all accounts on the respective balance sheets through reconciliation. The position will not only include accounting analysis and reporting, but it will also require data analysis for issue identification and quantifications. Month over month, quarter over quarter, and YTD over YTD variance analysis will also be an important part of duties.

Prepare monthly journal entries with supporting schedules for ASC606 revenue.

Identify and report data validity issues.

Reconcile all general ledger balance sheet accounts assigned.

Run SAP, BW, RAR, and CCDW reports as needed to fill data requests.

Research, analyze and explain variances on revenues.

Assist with the ASC606 disclosures for SEC filings.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.

Minimum 3 years experience

Proficient working knowledge of personal computers and spreadsheet software.

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Professional attitude and appearance.

Goal and detail oriented with a willingness to learn.

Self motivated ability to set priorities and complete projects.

Willingness to work overtime, as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of all of CenturyLink’s systems that support the billing and ledger-closing process, including SAP, RAR, and CCDW.

Proficient in SQL language and advanced queries.

Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data for variance reporting.

Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.

Alternate Location: US-Colorado-Broomfield; US-Louisiana-Monroe

Requisition # : 215982

This job may require successful completion of an online assessment. A brief description of the assessments can be viewed on our website at http://find.centurylink.jobs/testguides/

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Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.