Senior Accountant - Margin Accounting and Reporting

At&t

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Receivable, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Automation, Background Investigation, Billing, Billing Records, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Quality, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), External Audit, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Genetics, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Multitasking, NetSuite, Oracle, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Revenue Recognition, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Team Player, Time Management, Variable Costs, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
1 day ago

Senior Accountant – Margin Accounting and ReportingWork LocationHybrid, Denver, COKey ResponsibilitiesMargin Accounting & ReportingPrepare and analyze detailed margin reporting by customer and contract, including revenue, direct costs, and profitability trends.Investigate and explain margin variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.Support management with margin insights, ad‑hoc analyses, and reporting deliverables for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.Revenue Recognition & AccrualsApply revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606) to customer contracts, ensuring proper timing and measurement of revenue.Record and reconcile monthly revenue accruals, deferrals, and contract balances.Maintain contract‑level schedules supporting revenue, cost, and margin recognition.Billing & CollectionsCompile and validate billing data from multiple sources to prepare accurate and timely customer invoices.Interpret and apply customer contract terms, pricing schedules, rate structures, and amendments to billing activity.Ensure billing aligns with contractual obligations, internal policies, accounting standards and company policies.Coordinate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve billing disputes and discrepancies.Monitor accounts receivable activity for assigned customers and support collection efforts as needed.Billing Analysis & Variance ResolutionAnalyze billing variances, trends, and anomalies across customers and billing periods.Research and resolve discrepancies between billed amounts, contract terms, and source data.Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.Data Management & ReportingMaintain detailed billing support files, calculations, and documentation.Prepare billing reconciliations and supporting schedules for accounting, audits, and management review.Develop recurring and ad‑hoc billing reports to support decision‑making and performance monitoring.Direct Cost AccountingAccrue, analyze, and reconcile contract‑related direct costs.Ensure appropriate matching of costs with related revenues.Partner with Operations and Procurement to validate cost data and assumptions.Month‑End Close & ControlsPrepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month‑end close.Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation standards.Assist with external audit requests related to revenue, margin, and contract accounting.Process Improvement & CollaborationIdentify opportunities to improve billing and reporting accuracy, accounting processes, and efficiency.Support the development and enhancement of billing controls, procedures, and documentation.Assist with system implementations, enhancements, or automation initiatives.Serve as a subject‑matter resource on margin and contract accounting topics.Cross‑Functional CollaborationCoordinate with Legal and Operations to clarify contract language and billing requirements.Communicate billing changes, adjustments, and corrections to internal teams and customers as needed.Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles related to billing, accruals, and revenue processes.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with contract‑based revenue.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition principles.Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday).Strong analytical capabilities with a detail‑oriented mindset.Effective written and verbal communication skills and cross‑functional collaboration.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high growth environment.Preferred QualificationsData Analytics and/or FP&A experience to investigate underlying data or trends and correlation with operational metrics.CPA license (or active pursuit of CPA).Experience with margin or cost accounting in communications or technology industries.Prior involvement in audits and internal controls compliance.Background in billing, collections, and customer contract accounting.What We Look ForForged Fiber's culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We're looking for top‑tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.CompensationThis information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.Location‑Based Pay Ranges: $110,000 – $160,000BenefitsForged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.Equal Employment OpportunitiesIt is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.© 2026 Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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At&t

AT&T is bringing it all together - helping people mobilize their worlds - with advanced mobile services, next-generation TV and high-speed Internet services, and smart solutions for businesses.

For more than a century, we have consistently provided innovative, reliable, high-quality products and services. Our mission is to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else. We're creating new solutions for consumers and businesses to help them mobilize their communications and entertainment.

AT&T has more than 120 million wireless customers who have the nation's strongest LTE signal* and the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network** at their fingertips. Our voice and data network covers more than 99 percent of all Americans, so our customers can stay connected from virtually anywhere - whether they're driving home from work, or driving across the country.

Even if our customers decide to travel abroad, we have them covered. AT&T has the best worldwide coverage of any U.S. carrier, with voice services in more than 225 countries and territories, data roaming in more than 210 countries and territories, and 3G in more than 170 countries and territories. We also plan to expand into Latin America with our acquisition of Iusacell - Mexico's leading wireless company.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Telecommunications Services
FOUNDED
1876
WEBSITE
http://www.att.com/