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Show me jobs like this one| Company: | Verizon Wireless |
| Job Ref: | 286676 |
| Industry: | Accounting/Finance |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| State: | New Jersey (NJ) |
| City: | Basking Ridge |
| Employer: | Verizon Wireless |
| Post Date: | 02/04/2012 |
| Job Description: |
Responsibilities This position supervises and provides guidance and leadership to employees on the Revenue Accounting team with an emphasis on ensuring that the integrity of VZW financial statements is maintained. The incumbent oversees and reviews all journal entries and account reconciliations related to all reseller billing system generated revenue and all other miscellaneous journal entries and reconciliations. The incumbent also oversees journal entries and account reconciliations related to other unique agreements such as VZC One Bill and CenturyTel BOBO (billing on behalf of). Ensures all general ledger entries and billing system interfaces are recorded timely & accurately in accordance with GAAP. Serves as an audit liaison for Corporate, Internal & External audits on Accounting functions or reconciliations. In addition, this position is responsible for the compliance of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls. 1) This position oversees all journal entries and account reconciliations related to the accurate monthly revenue recognition of all reseller revenue and the related bad debt expense and other defined revenue streams • Audit, oversee and approve all billing system interfaces • Evaluate & recommend the need for manual journal entries and approve all manual journal entries • Insure all general ledger entries are completed in accordance with GAAP • Define and approve billing system requirements for revenue recognition and mapping of billing system codes • Communicate one time anomalies to senior management and the HQ and area finance teams 2) Support the Associate Director and Director in preparing financial analysis related to bill cycle revenue interfaces, monthly revenue results and bad debt expense. • Analyze monthly performance results, including explanation of variances of actual results month over month and to targets (e.g. budget, best view, forecast) • Insure PeopleSoft or data warehouse queries are produced each close to understand accounting adjustments impacting monthly results 3) Responsible for the completion and accuracy of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and the development and compliance of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls • Subject matter expert on all aspects of account reconciliations • Insure timely and accurate completion of all account reconciliations • Act as audit liaison for our internal and external auditors • Reviewing quarterly Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls • Enhance SOX controls as required 4) Responsible for approving contract and billing system requirements related to revenue which includes billing system conversions, acquisition integrations or dispositions. Also responsible for proper mapping and creation of new billing system codes. • Partner with Revenue Assurance on all system procedures and reconciliations 5) Assist with new project requests and initiatives as directed by management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MBA preferred CPA or equivalent certification preferred Four or more years of relevant accounting experience. One or more years of supervisory experience preferred. Strong analytical, organizational and supervisory skills Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power Play Knowledge of key financial systems: PeopleSoft G/L system and Hyperion Essbase Knowledge of Verizon Wireless Vision billing systems and Data Warehouse preferred. Strong capability to pull reports, load information, and trend data Proven ability work with large amounts of multi-faceted data and create insightful and meaningful information to be used in business decision making Ability to work effectively under tight time constraints and deliver results by critical deadlines Ability to work extended hours as required Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Extensive understanding of cellular industry trends and key business drivers Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v. |
