Accountant III

Crown Castle International; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Crown Castle International is seeking an Accountant III to ensure accounting policy compliance, manage monthly closes, and analyze complex balance sheet accounts. This role requires strong GAAP expertise, ERP experience, and the ability to work with internal auditors and external partners.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, complex schedules for external reporting, and driving process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Strong Excel modeling and data analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly accounting close.
• Perform regular analysis and reconciliations of complex balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and record complex journal entries.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly flux analysis commentary for assigned accounts.
• Prepare complex schedules for external reporting and internal management reporting packages.
• Assist with development of processes for accounting for complex contracts.
• Communicate and train accounting policy to internal partners.
• Review accruals for reasonableness and propose adjustments.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support inquiries from auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA a plus

MBA a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Title: Accountant III (P3)

Responsible for accounting compliance with US GAAP, SOX, company policies, and debt agreements. Ensure timely and accurate recognition of revenue and expense and proper classification of financial statement transactions. Ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet accounts along with accuracy of schedules utilized directly in 10-Q, 10-K, and other external and internal reporting. Responsible for critical review of processes for enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly accounting close
• Perform regular analysis and reconciliations of complex balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and record complex journal entries
• Prepare monthly and quarterly flux analysis commentary for assigned accounts
• Prepare complex schedules for direct use in external reporting and internal management reporting packages
• Assist with development of process for accounting for complex contracts and other transactions
• Communicate and train accounting policy to internal business partners
• Review accruals for reasonableness and propose adjustments to management
• Identify, recommend, and assist with implementation of process improvements
• Support inquiries from internal and external auditors

Expectations

• Technical GAAP accounting knowledge
• Highly skilled in Excel
• Proficient at Word and PowerPoint
• Highly collaborative
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with ability to communicate with higher level management
• Ability to use creative approaches to solve challenges
• Experience with accounting system software or ERP’s

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA a plus
• MBA a plus

Experience / Minimum Requirements

• Public accounting experience or at least 5 years of corporate experience
• Ability to organize and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Manager Accounting

Working Conditions

This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)