Accounting Policy Consultant

When you join Verizon

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What you’ll be doing...

The Accounting Policy Consultant will be primarily responsible for the completion of research and documentation for technical accounting assessments and Verizon accounting policy matters.

• Researching accounting issues and prepare accounting documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Reviewing and providing technical guidance for material transactions and complex accounting issues.
• Establishing, maintaining and supporting compliance with company-wide accounting policies.
• Researching emerging accounting and reporting issues and prepare and submit comment letters on behalf of the Company.
• Working to develop solutions to accounting / disclosure issues and identify possible solutions.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with individuals across the business as needed to resolve accounting and reporting issues and open items.
• Serving as key contact to the external auditors and assisting in fulfilling audit requests.
• Developing and presenting technical accounting training sessions to accounting and finance employees.

Where you'll be working...

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in working in public accounting or SEC reporting experience.
• CPA certification.
• Knowledge of US-GAAP and SEC requirements and accounting practices.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Master’s in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in compressed time periods.
• Knowledge of the complexities of a large global company.
• Ability to operate within a matrix environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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