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Lead Accountant

AT&T

Dallas, TXFull-time$119–178K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$119–178K/yr
Location
Dallas, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Lead Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reports, leads complex accounting projects, and maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and GAAP. The role covers financial reporting, general ledger operations, tax compliance, internal controls, and audits. It also supports budgeting, cash-flow management, process improvements, stakeholder communications, and project or team leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial ReportingFinancial AnalysisGeneral LedgerMonth-End CloseYear-End CloseJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationTax ComplianceInternal ControlsAudit CoordinationCash-Flow ManagementBudgetingProcess ImprovementStakeholder CommunicationProject LeadershipTeam Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field5+ Years Relevant ExperienceProfessional Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.

Overall Purpose

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reports; lead complex accounting projects; and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Collect, record, classify, examine, analyze, and report accounting transactions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Typical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

  • General Ledger and Accounting Operations: Maintain accounting systems and oversee general ledger activities. Lead month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare journal entries; reconcile ledger accounts; and maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.

  • Tax Planning and Compliance: Support compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations. Prepare or coordinate tax returns and statutory filings. Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and provide accounting-related tax guidance.

  • Internal Controls and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls designed to safeguard assets and support accurate financial reporting. Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, and coordinate internal and external audits.

  • Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency. Responsibilities may include cash-flow management, budgeting, process and system improvements, stakeholder communications, and project or team leadership.

Job Contribution

Experienced professional recognized as a subject-matter expert who applies broad and in-depth knowledge to resolve complex issues creatively. Leads significant projects with a high degree of strategic autonomy and provides recommendations that may influence executive decisions. Develops and implements long-term plans with organization-wide impact, mentors less-experienced employees, and collaborates frequently with senior leadership.

Supervisory Responsibility: No direct reports.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.

  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience.

  • Professional certification may be required for certain areas of responsibility.

Our Lead Accountant jobs earn between $118,800.00 - $178,200.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

  • 401(k) plan

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Caregiver Leave

  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected

  • Adoption Reimbursement

  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance

  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal

  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

  • Extensive employee wellness programs

  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$118,800.00 - $178,200.00

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,444 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$119–178K/yr
  • Texas median$65–91K/yr53 salary ranges
  • US median$76–100K/yr1,018 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $149K, is 77% above the Texas median midpoint ($84K) — in the top quarter of Accountant salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 236 open Accountant jobs in Texas and 3,444 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,268 postings).
Education
1,851 of the 3,444 open Accountant jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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