Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing the accounting for several data center properties owned or leased by CoreSite. Accounting requirements entail preparation of monthly journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of financial statements and monthly reporting packages, including associated variance analysis of income statements and balance sheets, completing common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations for some data center customers and obtaining an understanding of all accounting and financial reporting for these properties. The Staff Accountant is involved in a structured monthly close process and is responsible for ensuring compliance with CoreSite's accounting policies, procedures and adhering to Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404).

The Staff Accountant will also assist with the preparation of the consolidated monthly reporting package and quarterly reporting package for the ultimate parent entity, American Tower Corporation, which is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (Ticker Symbol: AMT).

In order to be successful, the Staff Accountant must interact with various individuals throughout the Company and be willing to have their role evolve over time as CoreSite grows and adapts.

Duties:

• Full understanding of most accounting aspects of real estate properties owned or leased by CoreSite
• Preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset reports, accrual analysis, income statement and balance sheet variance analysis against forecast and historical months, and financial close packages
• Involved in a structured month-end close process that is completed by the 6th business day of each month
• Maintain the integrity of all accounting schedules and reconciliations to ensure consistency with the general ledger
• Ensuring full compliance with CoreSite's accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting are adhered to in order to maintain compliance with SOX requirements
• Providing support to external auditors during year-end audits and quarterly reviews
• Interact with various individuals in the Company to support financial reporting activities
• Assist with business process improvement and/or IT system initiatives as needed within the accounting department
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and 8 Guiding Principles.
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Hands-on, self-starter who is disciplined and detail orientated with the ability to work independently as well as in team setting that requires a highly accurate and timely work product
• Excellent listening, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and/or similar ERP / financial accounting software is a plus
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment (2-3 days in the office per week)

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS or Master's degree (Accounting is preferred)
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in accounting is required
• Experience in monthly close process is required
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and SOX 404 is preferred
• CPA license is preferred
• Accounting experience within publicly traded or privately owned real estate investment trusts, other property owning entities, or technology companies is valuable

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle,or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $55,000 and 75,000 and will vary based on experience. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

Benefits

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits!

• Medical and Vision coverage through Cigna Heath Care
• Telemedicine through MDLive
• Dental Insurance through Delta Dental
• Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and Hospital Indemnity
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plans and Health Saving Account (HSA) Plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Up to 15 days of Flextime
• 11 paid Company Holidays
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass

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