Senior Accountant
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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 as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
As a Senior Accountant, you will have responsibility for end to end accounting activities and will report to the Hyperscale Business Unit Sr. Manager. This role requires a ‘can do’ attitude and autonomous mindset with motivation to put their own stamp on the processes and grow with it as the hyperscale strategy grows.
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant uses professional expertise while resolving a variety of accounting matters. Performs monthly accounting close activities.
Accountabilities
Work with upstream data owners and cross-functional teams to support accounting activities
Partner with business and all stakeholders in making sure all transactions are recorded timely and accurately
Prepare related party transactions
Prepare and reconcile loan amortization schedule
Review month end reconciliations and audit schedules for specific GL accounts; work with functional teams in ensuring all reports are prepared timely and accurately upon month end close
Manage the timely processing of bank transactions, accruals, intercompany transactions and other accounting entries with the team
Month-end accounting activities for a JV or set of JV’s
Prepares and posts journal entries
Performs flux analysis as well as ad hoc deliverables
Perform monthly balance sheet and profit and loss reviews
Act as the primary point of contact during statutory audits and prepare audit files for both internal and external auditors.
Executes SOX controls
Prepares PBC (Provided/prepared by Client)
Work closely with Tax, Legal, and Treasury departments
Continuously drive for improvement in quality and efficiency in new processes and systems to enhance the workflow of the team
Work with an entrepreneurial team spirit
Supports the partnership with upstream data owners, internal and external auditors, and Global Process Manager to solve a variety of accounting matters
Qualifications
MSc or BSc in Finance
5+ years’ experience working in Accounting/Financial control role
Experience with both IFRS and US GAAP is ideal
Strong communication skills – both in person and remotely
Team player with entrepreneurial mindset
Experience in Oracle, Hyperion, Excel-preferred
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