Assoc Dir-Accounting

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At Verizon, we have built a world-class Accounting organization. And it just keeps getting better! We're a collaborative team that adds significant value to our stakeholders through advanced data analytics, driving business insights, identifying and implementing improvements through a wide array of digital finance automation and visualization tools, as well as supporting enterprise-wide system implementations.

We are at the forefront of operationalizing new business initiatives. We focus on providing opportunities for our team members to develop in their careers through offering new challenges, networking, and identifying opportunities for professional growth through training and continuous feedback. Your opinion matters - we have a continuous improvement mindset and we welcome team members to bring new skills and ideas!

• Assisting with the operations of the department and providing leadership to direct and indirect reports.

• Building a strong team through recruiting, staffing, professional development, mentorship, and/or corrective action as needed.

• Effectively engaging the team through delegation to successfully complete multiple and diverse deliverables.

• Leading the effort for developing the skills and experience of your staff.

• Directing efforts in developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, procedures and policies for the group.

• Reviewing staff's work and analyzing the output for appropriate accounting treatment, completeness and accuracy.

• Ensuring the team's understanding of and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP, and Verizon Accounting Policy requirements.

• Leading accounting projects to ensure compliance and adherence with controls for internal policies and external regulations.

• Planning and structuring work activities and setting deadlines for your team; monitoring the progress and results of team activities.

• Coordinating the completion of complex analytical assignments and preparation of accounting related reports.

• Supporting leadership with accounting, analyzing, and reporting on general ledger transactions.

• Coordinating closely with the other finance teams to ensure complete and accurate accruals and simplify processes.

• Interacting with internal and external partners regarding objectives, deliverables, and resource allocation.

• Contributing to the overall management strategy of the Accounting organization.

You're organized, practical, and great at finding ways to simplify complex processes. You have solid accounting knowledge across a variety of topics. You are also an effective manager and inspiring leader. People look to you for your expertise-but they look up to you for your leadership.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Managed a team of professionals.

• Experience in the preparation and review of General Ledger postings and account reconciliations.

• Knowledge of FASB, SEC requirements, Sarbanes Oxley, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, accounting best practices, cross functional accounting impacts, and tax reporting requirements.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with accounting systems and applications including SAP, PeopleSoft, CPM/Essbase, Hyperion Financial Management, Blackline or related systems and applications.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.

• CPA certification.

• Project management experience, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing of projects.

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.

• Experience or proficiency in (SQL) Structured Query Language to manage, develop and maintain databases or applications.

• Experience crafting and implementing accounting systems, running continuous improvement projects, and conducting root cause analysis.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.