Accounting Development Program - Co-Op

Company: AT&T
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

At AT&T, technology has the power to make the impossible possible. Around here, we help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. Our 5G network is live for consumers and businesses across the country. We're also building FirstNet, the nationwide network that enables first responders and public safety officials to stay connected in times of crisis. Our robust and growing fiber footprint provides gigabit speeds to nearly two million customers. Innovation powers all that we do and as part of our team, your next big idea could be our newest innovation.

Joining our Accounting Development Program as a Co-Op means you're part of a team designed with your potential in mind. You'll have the opportunity to put the concepts and theories into practice gaining exposure to a variety of accounting disciplines while making an impact through your work in AT&T's accounting and finance organizations. We'll provide the development, mentoring, and networking opportunities you need to gain an edge, while you learn about corporate finance and accounting across our business alongside others who are just as driven as you. In fact, you'll collaborate directly with our top financial decision makers and executives, gaining experience and insight into how they lead.

Based on school schedule and course load, program participants will work with their supervisors to set a schedule ranging from 10-20 hours per week. Participation in the part time co-op program could also range from 1-3 semesters. You'll have the opportunity to apply for one of the following roles:

AccountantAs an accountant, you'll work in teams to prepare journal entries and reconcile ledger accounts, analyze monthly financial reporting, and effectively communicate results to your managers and senior leaders. You'll manage the legal entity monthly reporting process and collaborate with other groups (Tax, Treasury, Finance) as well as utilize your accounting and analytical knowledge to implement more effective and efficient monthly processes. In this role you'll work through complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. In our ever-changing business and industry, you will be involved in providing accounting support for complex Merger & Acquisition activity and the implementation of new applicable ASC regulatory changes. Our organization utilizes Oracle for recording ledger activity and HFM for consolidated reporting.

Internal Audit

As an internal auditor, you'll support AT&T Audit Services by jumping right in and functioning as a member of an audit team responsible for the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting on an assigned engagement. You'll collaborate with your team to understand a given area of the business, scope the project, develop and perform necessary analyses, and communicate observations and insights that are shared with business leaders across the company-even the Audit Committee within the AT&T Board of Directors! Your curiosity and critical thinking skills will come in handy as you gather relevant information from key stakeholders. Your data literacy will help you discover and apply a variety of data analysis methods specific to each project. You'll refine your communication skills as you share your findings with various audiences (including our Chief Audit Executive). The breadth of potential projects will expose you to a variety of areas and leaders across AT&T as you experience firsthand how to apply methods and procedures unique to the internal audit profession while helping AT&T identify and mitigate risk.

Ready to develop life-changing ideas? It starts with you. Apply today.

AT&T will not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind for this position.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state, & local laws.

Our Accounting Development Program - Co-Op's earn $26,000 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

- 401(k) plan

- Paid Time off and holidays (with up to 4 days of paid time off during internship and company-designated holidays.)

- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

- Extensive employee wellness

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

- A paid Community Day and can participate in company-sponsored volunteering events

--- CPA candidate--- Currently pursuing a traditional or accelerated Master's degree in Accounting --- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Teams, and Outlook.--- Strong analytical skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.--- Willingness to work at our Dallas Headquarters location

We're seeking someone with integrity, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of leadership. We value results-driven self-starters who can work effectively in multi-disciplinary environments and throughout cross-functional teams. A lifelong learner who is naturally curious about the many innovations being fostered at AT&T every day.

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