Senior Accountant, NA

Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC in Denver, CO seeks an autonomous Senior Accountant to support the monthly close, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts, with a focus on cash, allocations, and capitalization.

You will collaborate with the global finance team, help design allocation processes, assist in financial reporting, and participate in non-routine projects such as real estate transactions and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years at a major public accounting firm or 4+ years in accounting required.
• Real estate industry experience preferred but not required.
• SOX knowledge is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconciliations for monthly close.
• Assist design and improvement of global allocations processes.
• Prepare monthly internal financial reporting and assist in audits.
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors and provide year-end documentation.
• Write process and policy documentation and support automation efforts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SOX experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

About VantageVantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.Accounting General DepartmentVantage Accounting Operations is a shared services team responsible for accurately and efficiently recording financial transactions while building positive financial relationships with customers and vendors across North America.The team coordinates the entry, review, and approval of day-to-day transaction processing in accordance with financial policies and department SLA’s. The team members proactively engage in solving problems through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development and implementation of continuous process improvements by maximizing the use of our technology resources, and continuing education to improve accounting operational efficiency through assessing, standardizing, and streamlining day-to-day processes. The team behaves with integrity, synergy, flexibility, respect, and initiative.Position OverviewThis role can be based in Denver, CO following our flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible).Vantage is looking for an autonomous, detail-oriented, high-performing Senior Accountant to work with our Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. You will play a critical role in the monthly close process by driving the preparation of support for certain journal entries and reconciliations.You will have opportunities to work with the global finance team and support cross departmental function through helping design global allocation processes. You will assist in financial reporting activities, including preparation of monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting. You will also assist in non-routine projects as they arise.Essential Job FunctionsMonthly Close Procedures:Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations, with a focus on cash, allocations, and capitalization.Global Allocations and Process Improvement:Assist in the design and continuous improvement of the global allocations process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.Contribute to the process documentation and creation of internal controls and accounting policies as the company grows.Expense Management:Oversee the recording of expense reimbursements, ensuring accurate classification of departmental expenses.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure expense allocations are properly recorded and reported.Financial Reporting:Prepare monthly internal financial reporting information, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual audited financial statements and footnotes.Audit Support:Assist in preparing, coordinating and providing year-end audit documentation to both internal and external auditors.Reconcile certain balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance.Support coordination with external auditors and internal auditors.Process Documentation and Automation:Contribute to writing process and policy documentation as needed, supporting the continuous improvement of financial operations.Assist in implementing process improvements, including monthly close automation and global allocation enhancements.Non-Routine Projects:Participate in non-routine projects such as real estate and business acquisitions, debt financing transactions, and other special projects as needed.Additional Duties:Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.Job RequirementsEducation:Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required.Experience:2+ years at a major public accounting firm or 4 or more years of experience in an accounting role requiredReal estate industry experience is preferred, but not required.Payroll accounting experience is preferred, but not required.Skills:Good understanding of GAAP required.Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPointAbility to collaborate with individuals across the organization and “roll-up one’s sleeves” to accomplish all necessary tasks.Experience with SOX preferred but not required.Knowledge of Yardi preferred but not required.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.Physical Demands and Special RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, 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 up to 25 pounds.Additional DetailsSalary Range: $85,000- $95,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.#LI-Hybrid #CM-1We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!