Senior Development Accountant

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world‑class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting‑edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals. At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission‑driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Benefits Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting Every employee is bonus or commission eligible Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days plus Floating Holidays Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) 11 paid holidays annually, with holiday compensation when worked Pet and Legal Insurance Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Salary & Bonus This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This position is Bonus eligible. Senior Development Accountant The Senior Development Accountant position on the Development Accounting team is responsible for various routine accounting functions that support the budgeting, tracking and reporting of our ongoing significant capital investment activities, monthly and daily general ledger accounting for one or more of our data center facilities. This role will work closely with our existing team of accountants to provide guidance and assistance where needed to complete month‑end procedures and reports to an Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background in one or more related areas of construction, development or real estate. This candidate will be familiar with accounting for the capital spend/internal controls of “build‑out” project activities as it relates to budgeting, construction costs, product development, office furniture needs, etc. The position requires experience and expertise in managing multiple requests complemented by strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. To be successful in this role, demonstrated accuracy in urgent responses while maintaining a high‑level view of issues and requirements is critical. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all areas of the organization to include upper‑level management. RESPONSIBILITIES Provides guidance on processes/procedures to other team members as needed Provides complex accounting treatments/analysis Troubleshoots and resolves system issues to ensure data integrity Assists with compliance of internal controls to ensure documentation reflects current processes Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of month‑end accounting close functions to include journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation and capitalized interest calculations, revenue and expense deferrals, and reconciliations Responsible for general ledger reconciliations Prepares income statement and balance sheet analysis, on a monthly, quarterly, year‑end and as‑needed basis Assists with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and year‑end financial statements Assists with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including working with our operations team to analyze and explain budget variances Responsible for the review of capital purchase requests for accurate GL coding and comparison against budgeted expenditures Responsible for preparation of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year‑end audit Assists with implementing software or process upgrades and enhancements as needed Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Three or more years of recent accounting experience (such as project accounting, general ledger accounting, and/or fixed asset accounting) Preferred Qualifications CPA preferred Five or more years of recent accounting experience (such as project accounting, general ledger accounting, and/or fixed asset accounting) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization Solid, comprehensive understanding of GAAP and internal control compliance Strong computer skills including accounting systems; Workday preferred Strong Excel skills, including usage of pivot tables and V‑lookups Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are required Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim. Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) The Pay Transparency Policy is available here. QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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