Sr Accountant - Monroe, LA

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 CenturyLink Senior Accountant in OPEX Non-Headcount Expense Accounting is responsible for general ledger entries, variances and reconciliations for assigned accounts mainly associated with USF and other Direct taxes.

• Produce timely and accurate accounting for assigned accounts including booking entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and providing variance explanations associated with Direct Taxes
• Liaison with FP&A to research issues and help explain variances associated with Federal USF, State USF, and other Direct taxes
• Prepare adhoc reporting to assist managers with questions and analyze accounts
• Work directly with KPMG and SOX teams to explain reconciliation processes
• Perform month end close activities for assigned accounts (record general ledger entries, provide variance analysis, and reconcile balance sheet accounts)
• Actively participate in discussions with management of all levels

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Four or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task by working in a face paced, constantly changing environment
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with the ability and willingness to meet deadlines imposed by monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles
• Strong spreadsheet and PC skills (Microsoft Excel)
• Ability to travel and work overtime as necessary

Alternate Location: US-Louisiana-Monroe

Requisition # : 216656

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

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