Staff Accountant – Lease & Contract Analytics

American Tower; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tower is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Technical Transaction Group within the Global Business Services organization. The role focuses on the financial aspects of leases, including journal entries, reconciliations, and contract term analysis to support external reporting and management needs.

You will coordinate with multiple internal groups, prepare financial presentations, and lead contract-related projects in compliance with company policies and GAAP guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in an office environment.
• Experience reviewing contracts (revenue/ground lease) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close activities and analyze profit and loss accounts.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure GAAP/compliance.
• Maintain internal control documentation and SOX compliance.
• Review key business terms of contracts to support internal customers.
• Analyze leases to identify financial terms and implications.
• Prepare reports and financial presentations from contract data.
• Coordinate with Lease Abstraction, Lease Administration, and Finance teams to improve processes.
• Lead cross‑organizational projects related to lease data and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

American Tower is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Technical Transaction Group within the Global Business Services organization. The role focuses on the financial aspects of leases, including journal entries, reconciliations, and contract term analysis to support external reporting and management needs.

You will coordinate with multiple internal groups, prepare financial presentations, and lead contract-related projects in compliance with company policies and GAAP guidance.