Senior Accountant, NA

Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers in Denver, CO, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance team and ensure financial reporting accuracy. This role supports monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and internal control design in a global context, with cross-department collaboration.

You will help prepare monthly and quarterly internal reporting, assist with audits, and participate in process improvements including close automation and global allocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years at a major public accounting firm or 4+ years of experience in an accounting role required.
• Real estate industry experience is preferred, but not required.
• Payroll accounting experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monthly 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 design and continuous improvement of the global allocations process and internal controls.
• Expense management: Oversee recording of expense reimbursements and classification of departmental expenses.
• Financial reporting: Prepare monthly internal financial reporting and assist with quarterly and annual audited statements.
• Audit support: Coordinate year-end audit documentation with internal and external auditors.

Skills

GAAP

Excel & Office

Interdepartmental collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Vantage

About Vantage Vantage 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 Department Vantage 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 Overview

This 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 Functions

• Monthly 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 Requirements

• Education: 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 required. Real 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 PowerPoint. Ability 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: Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The 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.

Salary Range

Salary 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-1

Company Culture

We 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Recruiter & Agency Policy

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.