Senior Accountant

Equinix, Inc.; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant, Construction & Project Accounting, to support CAPEX, CIP, fixed assets and technology project investments. This role partners with Finance, Operations, Engineering, IT and Tax to ensure accurate accounting, US GAAP compliance, and timely reporting.

This hybrid position requires strong Excel skills, SOX controls experience, and lifecycle project accounting from initiation to capitalization and closeout; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in accounting, financial close, and general ledger.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end and quarter-end close.
• Experience performing financial analysis and accounting research.
• Advanced Excel skills with PivotTables and lookups.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Fluent English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review GL journal entries for CAPEX, CIP, project accounting, fixed assets.
• Record transactions accurately and timely per US GAAP and policies.
• Manage a portfolio of construction and technology projects through capitalization and closeout.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, IT, Tax and Finance on project accounting decisions.
• Monitor CIP activity, capitalization events, asset transfers, and closures.
• Prepare reconciliations for complex balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Participate in month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities with analysis.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate fluctuations.
• Conduct accounting research for new or complex transactions.
• Execute and document SOX control activities.
• Prepare audit support for quarterly reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and management presentations.
• Support process improvements and special projects.

Skills

Fluent English

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Oracle PPM / PCS

Hyperion Essbase / Smart View

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company® shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Construction & Project Accounting, is responsible for supporting accounting activities related to capital expenditures (CAPEX), Construction-in-Progress (CIP), fixed assets, and technology project investments. This role partners with Finance, Operations, Engineering, IT, and Tax teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment, compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, timely financial reporting, and effective support of project accounting activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review general ledger journal entries related to CAPEX, CIP, project accounting, fixed assets, and assigned accounting areas
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements
• Manage a portfolio of construction and technology projects and support appropriate accounting treatment from project initiation through capitalization and closeout
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, IT, Tax, and Finance stakeholders to support project accounting and capitalization decisions
• Monitor CIP activity, capitalization events, transfers to fixed assets, and project closures
• Prepare and review account reconciliations for complex balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including financial analysis and reporting
• Perform variance analysis and investigate financial fluctuations
• Conduct accounting research and evaluate accounting treatment for new or complex transactions
• Execute, document, and maintain SOX control activities
• Prepare audit support documentation for quarterly reviews, annual audits, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Develop ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and management presentations
• Support process improvement initiatives and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional experience in accounting, financial close, and general ledger activities
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Experience performing financial analysis and accounting research
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup functions
• Experience working with internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAPEX accounting
• Experience with Construction Accounting
• Experience with Construction-in-Progress (CIP)
• Experience with Fixed Asset Accounting
• Experience supporting construction and technology project accounting
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP
• Experience with Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and/or Project Costing (PCS)
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase or Smart View
• CPA certification or progress toward a CPA designation

Location

São Paulo, SP, Brazil

or

Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Work Model

Hybrid work model: 2 days per week in the office, with the remaining days working remotely.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.