Accountant- Lease and Revenue

Equinix; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accountant in the APAC Lease and Revenue Accounting team. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and engaging in financial audits. Collaborate with diverse teams and enhance your skills in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you have a passion for finance and accounting, this position provides a unique opportunity to grow and make a difference in the digital infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Good understanding of US GAAP or IFRS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting for leasing transactions and revenue recognition.
• Prepare journal entries and perform reconciliations of accounts.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Accounting Standards (US GAAP, IFRS)

MS Office Suite Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS SharePoint

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

We are looking for an Accountant to join our APAC Lease and Revenue Accounting team.

Responsibilities:

Leasing

• Assist with accounting for leasing transactions in compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, including accounting standard (both US GAAP and IFRS), company policies and internal control standards

• Review and analyze lease contracts and prepare accounting impact analysis

• Prepares journal entries for posting, flux analysis and reconciliations work as needed

• Assist on financial audit PBC requests for quarterly financial review and the annual audit for both Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting and local statutory requirements

Revenue

• Assist with review of customer contracts to determine revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606 standard and prepare accounting memos/write-ups to document the revenue accounting treatment as necessary.

• Review and analyze revenue/bad debt reserves file and prepare journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Perform reconciliations of revenue-related general ledger accounts, proactively investigate discrepancies, and implement resolutions to address any variances.

Others

• Prepare ASC 842 and ASC 606 financial disclosures for inclusion in SEC filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Supports the partnership with upstream data owners, internal and external auditors, and Global Process Manager to solve a variety of accounting matters

• Engage in special projects on an as-needed basis, applying analytical skills and accounting expertise to support strategic initiatives and resolve ad hoc challenges

What you should have

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

• 1+ years of accounting experience

• Public accounting experience preferred

• Good understanding of US GAAP or IFRS is preferred

• Prior experience in lease and/or revenue accounting is a plus

• Open to candidates with audit background with no lease/revenue accounting background

• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail

• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint)

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Team player with a positive attitude

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.