Staff Accountant

About the role

The U.S. Accounting team records and reports the Company's U.S. Tower division's revenue and direct expenses for both the tower and managed networks businesses. The team supports operational teams by providing reporting over areas they are responsible for, including fixed assets, repairs and maintenance, and utilities, while ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal accounting policies.

You will assist with monthly financial close activities, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation, and prepare reports through analysis of basic operating statistics and/or financial data.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close activities for the U.S. market with over $3 billion in annual revenue, including:
  • Performing analyses of profit and loss accounts for U.S. operations;
  • Performing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring transactions are reported properly to support REIT and securitization reporting;
  • Supporting internal control documentation, checklists, and audits to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
  • Accounting for transactions, including complex lease arrangements, business acquisitions, and other matters, in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform monthly operations reporting, including providing support for SEC reporting.
• Provide support for accounting for basic new business initiatives from a GAAP perspective.
• Provide business support for various internal teams.
• Perform ad hoc financial and accounting analyses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accounting or Finance degree.
• CPA certification.
• Accounting or finance experience.
• Approximately 5% travel may be required.

Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and the ability to make independent judgments while applying GAAP to standard business transactions with little or no supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within agreed-upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

For U.S.-based candidates, the base salary range is provided for this position. This role is also eligible for annual bonus, annual equity award, and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based on local market practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness.