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A career with Level 3 is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to join a company that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of converged voice, video, data and managed services to enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers. Business applications require more bandwidth, and we aim to deliver exceptional value to support efficiency and growth. Our customers partner with our team of over 10,000 dedicated people in more than 45 countries who focus on understanding business challenges, responding with a relevant solution and delivering a consistent, industry-leading customer experience. Whether you are an experienced professional, or just embarking on your career, Level 3 provides a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment in which to grow.
Why Join Level 3 Communications?
We are trusted, reliable and responsive in meeting the needs of our customers. Level 3 is experiencing tremendous growth and raising the bar in the telecommunications industry. To support our continued success, we are looking for the best in the industry to join our team.
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Summary
This position has responsibilities for month end close, consolidations, financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations. Activities for this role include preparing monthly journal entries, consolidating numerous domestic and international subsidiaries under US GAAP, providing monthly/quarterly variance analysis and analytical support on both the balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts. It will interface with business finance, tax, SEC reporting, internal and external auditors, and individuals at multiple levels in the organization. Strong analytical skills and oral and written communication skills are essential. Telecom experience is preferred, but not required.
Essential Duties
* Balances books and prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income and balance sheet statements.
* Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting/operational systems: Journal Entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc.
* Miscellaneous projects and information requests..
* Reviews and approves transactions, posts entries, collects and evaluates data, conducts analysis, and prepares reports and recommendations
* Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Education and Experience
* Experience: 5 yrs
* Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
* Field Of Study: Accounting
* A combination of education and experience is acceptable: Yes
* Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.
* Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.
Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
CPA and IFRS experience a plus.
Strong Accounting skills and Excel skills, deadline-focused with the ability to understand financial statement relationships, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and self-motivated and ability to work in a fast paced team environment.
Software Applications: Oracle Financials, Hyperion Essbase & Blackline. SQL a plus.
Oracle R12
Hyperion Essbase
SQL
Work Environment
* Government Security Required: No
Sits five to seven hours per day. Stands and or walks one to three hours per day. May bend, reach, stoop and crouch throughout the day. Should have the ability to hear, speak and see effectively to perform the necessary tasks of this position. Manual dexterity is occasionally required. The position may require frequent movement and activity relating to using keyboards, viewing data on computer displays, and communicating verbally and in writing to the needs of others. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with 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. Level 3 Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and unless it is an undue hardship, will make necessary reasonable accommodations upon notice that an employee or applicant requires an accommodation for a disability in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
