Lead Accountant - Broomfield, CO

Company: Lumen
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

*About Lumen*
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen's network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.
* The Role*
The primary focus will be to prepare quarterly supporting schedules for the SEC reporting group for three filing entities, provide schedules and explanations to the external auditors, assist with the reconciliation between the SAP general ledger and OneStream consolidation tool, and provide guidance as a leader in the Consolidation and General Ledger group. Candidate will also assist in creating and enhancing formal processes and procedures over consolidation accounting.

* The Main Responsibilities*

Responsible for Equity Accounting, including rollforwards, journal entries, and reconciliations.
* Prepare support for the Guarantor footnote and other quarterly schedules for SEC team
* Assist in the review of consolidated FS prior to distribution.
* Perform certain admin functions for the OneStream Consolidation tool
* Perform significant subsidiary testing
* Review the internal Search for Unrecorded Liabilities
* Provide quarterly schedules for the external auditors
* Significant collaboration with Intercompany accounting, the Tax department, and the SEC reporting group.
* Mentor and support team members to help meet monthly close deadlines while ensuring accuracy.
* Prepare documentation and analysis to respond to internal and external requests.
* Prepare reports and perform various projects for management as requested.
* Communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers.
* What We Look For in a Candidate*
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
* Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience, with at least one year in an organization with a large ERP accounting system such as SAP or Oracle.
* Prior experience in Corporate Accounting, Equity Accounting, Reporting, or Consolidations desired.
* CPA designation is helpful

Requisition #: 236533
* EEO Statement*
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
* 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.

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