SENIOR ACCOUNTANT II

Job Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT II Company: Lumen Technologies Job Category: SAP FICO Roles & Responsibilities: The Role We are seeking a highly detail\-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing complex month\-end close processes, preparing US GAAP\-compliant financial statements, managing reconciliations, and ensuring robust internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes\-Oxley (SOX). You will play a key role in supporting internal and external audits and continuously improving accounting operations and financial reporting accuracy. The Main Responsibilities Key Responsibilities * Financial Reporting \& US GAAP Compliance * Lead key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP. * Prepare, review, and record complex journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and revenue/expense recognitions. * Draft financial statements, balance sheet reviews, and variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Prior Period) for executive leadership. * Monitor changing US GAAP accounting standards and assess their operational impact on financial practices. * SOX Internal Controls \& Risk Management * Maintain comprehensive documentation for business processes, control frameworks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Reconciliations \& Balance Sheet Management * Perform and review complex monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and accrued liabilities. * Identify, investigate, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly across sub\-ledgers and general ledgers. * Ensure accurate roll\-forwards and schedules for key balance sheet accounts. * Audit Support \& Coordination * Serve as a primary point of contact for external and internal audit teams during quarterly reviews and annual audits. * Prepare audit schedules, retrieve sample documentation, and provide technical accounting explanations for audit requests. * Ensure zero material weaknesses and minimal deficiency findings during audit cycles. Core Competencies * Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze large sets of financial data, uncover root causes of discrepancies, and present concise findings. * Attention to Detail: Meticulous precision in financial documentation and compliance execution. * Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with cross\-functional teams, executives, and external auditors. * Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying process bottlenecks and implementing scalable control solutions. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Availability: Full time

What We Look For In a Candidate Key Qualifications \& Requirements * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). * Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred. * Experience: 0-1 years of progressive accounting experience in a public company or a combination of Big 4/top\-tier public accounting and industry experience. Technical Expertise * In\-depth practical knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting. * Advanced experience with balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger accounting. * Hands\-on audit coordination experience with major audit firms. Systems \& Tools * Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP Hana, COSTAR). * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, index/match, pivot tables, complex modeling). * Experience with reconciliation/close automation software (e.g., BlackLine) is a plus. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Key Skills: General Ledger Salary: Not disclosed