About the position

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife. What you’ll be doing... 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!

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the monthly close process and projects.
• Performing analytical assignments and preparing accounting reports.
• Preparing and improving assigned monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and analyzing and interpreting data.
• Providing subject matter expertise on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Engaging the team and prioritizing for project management of related initiatives.
• Leading complex accounting projects.
• Ensuring the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Identifying and driving implementation of process improvement opportunities for Accounting, working closely with internal teams or service providers.
• Handling resolution of inquiries and critical issues from internal customers.
• Leading the company’s efforts to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley while ensuring compliance and adherence with controls for internal policies and external regulations.
• Working as a project manager to plan and structure work activities and set deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Experience in the preparation of general ledger postings and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of FASB requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and accounting standard methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and applications such as SAP, PeopleSoft, CPM/Essbase, Hyperion Financial Management, Blackline or related systems and applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
• CPA certification (or are in the process of getting certified).
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong written and verbal communications 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience.
• This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more.
• For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.