Description
About CoreSite:
CoreSite is a leading colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed. With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence, CoreSite is a place to make an impact.
Accounting Lead Role:
**This is a temporary, six-month position providing coverage during an employee’s parental leave.**
The Accounting Lead is responsible for assisting the management team in overseeing day-to-day operations of the general ledger accounting function for all CoreSite entities while actively performing other complex accounting tasks. This position plays a leadership role with hands-on accounting work, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements, and supporting strategic initiatives. This position will oversee aspects of the general ledger function including but not limited to the following: review and preparation of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, training and mentoring, assistance with tenant expense recovery reconciliations and audits, accuracy and timeliness of month end close and internal financial reporting, and assistance on quarterly and annual audits.
What You’ll Do:
- Full understanding of accounting aspects of real estate properties owned or leased by CoreSite
- Review and/or preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset reports, accrual analysis, income statement and balance sheet variance analysis against forecast and historical month, and financial close packages
- Train new hires and existing staff on accounting policies, procedures and best practices, ensuring adherence to accounting policies and internal controls
- Provide mentorship to the team members as they navigate a structured month-end close process which is completed by the 5th business day of each month
- Serve as back-up coverage for team members during absences to maintain continuity
- Review and/or prepare tenant expense recovery reconciliations and audit support
- Assist in developing and implementing sound accounting policies and procedures ensuring consistency across the team
- Communicate directly with external auditors during audits
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
- Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and values
- Special projects as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Hands-on, self-starter who is disciplined and detail oriented with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting that requires a highly accurate and timely work product
- Excellent listening, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Exhibits a strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment
- Knowledge of JD Edwards (or other ERP systems) and Hyperion EssBase is a plus
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with complex accounting issues
Education/Experience:
- BA/BS or Master’s degree (Accounting is preferred)
- Minimum of five years accounting experience is required
- Experience in monthly close process is required
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley is preferred
- CPA license is preferred
- Accounting experience within publicly traded or privately owned real estate investment trusts, other property-owning entities, or technology companies is valuable
Physical Demands:
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.
Compensation: Compensation for this role is between $45.67/hr and $50.48/hr.
Job Post Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications for 30 days.
General Statements:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
- Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Applicant Privacy Notice:
- CoreSite is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by applicants. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires us to provide you information about our personal information handling practices. As a result, we’re providing this Privacy Notice that describes how we collect, use, share, and update personal information from individuals who wish to be considered for employment with CoreSite. To read the Applicant Privacy Notice, please go to https://www.coresite.com/applicant-privacy-notice.
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