SR ACCOUNTANT

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

This position is the function owner for Revenue and Accounts Receivable, overseeing end-to-end revenue accounting and reporting activities for APAC entities for monthly management reporting which includes providing various reports for management and FP&A. The position is also responsible for providing 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 person will be a key player in implementing improvements to enhance our process and ensure compliance around recording transactions while focusing on Global standard and other special projects. The person will assist in the 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.
• Ensured accuracy and US GAAP compliance of monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• 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.
• Assist Manager and/or Director in special projects, SAP S4 migration, etc
• Other duties as assigned

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent certification.
• Eight or more year’s accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Proficient working knowledge of personal computers, terminal operations and spreadsheet software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines imposed by monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles.
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements.
• Goal and detail oriented.
• Ability to make decisions with minimal direction from manager.
• Ability to obtain information from various departments within Lumen in order to accurately reconcile key corporate accounts
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated to set priorities and complete projects.
• Willingness to work overtime, as necessary.

Requisition #: 343159

Life at Lumen

Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:

https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen

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