Accountant- Lease and Revenue

Equinix; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join their dynamic APAC Lease and Revenue Accounting team. In this role, you will leverage your analytical skills and accounting expertise to assist with leasing transactions and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to impactful projects. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about accounting, this opportunity allows you to make a significant difference while working with a diverse team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting for leasing transactions and revenue recognition.
• Prepare journal entries, flux analysis, and reconciliations as needed.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Accounting Standards (US GAAP, IFRS)

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, 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 and 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 standards (both US GAAP and IFRS), company policies, and internal control standards.
• Review and analyze lease contracts and prepare accounting impact analysis.
• Prepare journal entries for posting, flux analysis, and reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with financial audit PBC requests for quarterly financial review and annual audit for SEC reporting and local statutory requirements.

• Revenue
• Assist with review of customer contracts to determine revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606 and prepare accounting memos/write-ups to document revenue treatment.
• Review and analyze revenue/bad debt reserves files and prepare journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform reconciliations of revenue-related general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and implement resolutions.

• Others
• Prepare ASC 842 and ASC 606 financial disclosures for SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support collaboration with upstream data owners, auditors, and Global Process Managers to resolve accounting matters.
• Engage in special projects as needed, applying analytical skills and accounting expertise to strategic initiatives and 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 preferred.
• Prior experience in lease and/or revenue accounting is a plus.
• Open to candidates with audit background with no lease/revenue experience.
• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Equinix is committed to ensuring an inclusive employment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to various protected statuses.