Senior Accountant

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Accounting General Department Vantage Accounting Operations is a shared services team responsible for accurately and efficiently recording financial transactions while building positive financial relationships with customers and vendors across North America. The team coordinates the entry, review, and approval of day-to-day transaction processing in accordance with financial policies and department SLA's. The team members proactively engage in solving problems through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development and implementation of continuous process improvements by maximizing the use of our technology resources, and continuing education to improve accounting operational efficiency through assessing, standardizing, and streamlining day-to-day processes. The team behaves with integrity, synergy, flexibility, respect, and initiative. Position Overview This role will be based in: Denver, CO and is in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible). As an autonomous, detail-oriented, high-performing Senior Accountant, you will work with our Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. You will play a critical role in the monthly close process by driving the preparation of support for certain journal entries and reconciliations. You will have opportunities to work with the global finance team and support cross departmental function through helping design global allocation processes. You will assist in financial reporting activities, including preparation of monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting. You will also assist in non-routine projects as they arise. Essential Job Functions Monthly Close Procedures Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations, with a focus on labor-related accruals, allocations, and capitalization. Oversee the monthly recording of payroll, working closely with HR and global finance teams to ensure accuracy of departmental labor and non-labor expenses. Global Allocations and Process Improvement Assist in the design and continuous improvement of the global allocations process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. Contribute to the process documentation and creation of internal controls and accounting policies as the company grows. Expense Management Oversee the recording of expense reimbursements, ensuring accurate classification of departmental expenses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure expense allocations are properly recorded and reported. Financial Reporting Prepare monthly internal financial reporting information, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual audited financial statements and footnotes. Audit Support Assist in preparing, coordinating and providing year-end audit documentation to both internal and external auditors. Reconcile certain balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance. Support coordination with external auditors and internal auditors. Process Documentation and Automation Contribute to writing process and policy documentation as needed, supporting the continuous improvement of financial operations. Assist in implementing process improvements, including monthly close automation and global allocation enhancements. Non-Routine Projects Participate in non-routine projects such as real estate and business acquisitions, debt financing transactions, and other special projects as needed. Additional Duties Handle additional duties as assigned by Management. Job Requirements Education Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required. Experience 2+ years at a major public accounting firm or 4 or more years of experience in an accounting role required Real estate industry experience is preferred, but not required. Payroll accounting experience is preferred, but not required. Skills Good understanding of GAAP required. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to collaborate with individuals across the organization and "roll-up one's sleeves" to accomplish all necessary tasks. Experience with SOX preferred but not required. Knowledge of Yardi preferred but not required. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and interpersonal ski #J-18808-Ljbffr