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

This position is responsible to provide timely and accurate accounting for various subsidiary companies’ financial books. The objective is to ensure that all statutory compliance, including tax returns, are maintained accurately and that the accounts on the subsidiary company's balance sheets are properly reconciled from the subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. The position also includes providing various reports for management and FP&A. The person will be a key player in implementing improvements to enhance our process and ensure compliance around recording transactions while focusing on a Global standard and other special projects. The person will assist in the preparation of the monthly consolidated financial statements, variance analysis, and analytical reviews, and assist with information needed for filings with government authorities. The position also includes coordinating accounting entries between various departments throughout the company

The Main Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for all assigned countries’ books, where applicable
• Researches, analyzes and explains variances on revenues, cost of service, or operating expenses.
• Research, analyze and review assign balance sheet accounts for reconciliation purposes and explanation of variances to support month end close activates
• Participates in the preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, local statutory reports and other required internal or external reporting needs by providing timely, accurate, concise reports and analysis
• Preparation of Statistical Key Figures.
• Maintain compliance with the company’s existing SOX and internal control processes
• Works in close contact with the Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Logistics, Real Estate Teams and Financial Analysis to ensure that all charges to the business are appropriately reflected in the financial statements
• Responds to Operations, FP&A, internal/external auditors and other adhoc analyses
• Contribute and collaborate as an active member of a team in achieving common goals, solving problems, developing “win-win” solutions, and assuming joint accountability for results/outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist Manager and/or Director in special projects.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent certification.
• 8 or more year’s accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Proficient working knowledge of PC and spreadsheet software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines imposed by monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles.
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to make decisions with minimal direction from manager.
• Ability to obtain information from various departments within Lumen
• Willingness to work overtime, as necessary.

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 309321 EEO Statement
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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.