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:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the accounting principles specific to CoreSite owned and leased real estate properties
• Prepare 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
• Complete 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
• Ensure 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
• Provide 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 Values
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that includes at least two onsite days per week in the downtown Denver office, currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays for in-person collaboration
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and SOX 404 is preferred
• 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 preferred
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong ability to communicate at technical and business levels and to interact with people from all organizational levels

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,. Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience with a monthly close process is required
• CPA license is preferred
• Accounting experience within publicly traded or privately owned real estate investment trusts, other property owning entities, or technology companies is preferred

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the job’s duties, 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 objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $60,000 and $65,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

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