Sr Staff Accountant (Administrative)

Position Title: Sr Staff Accountant (P2)

 

Company Summary 

Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$100B. 

 

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we're an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

 

Role

Responsible for the day-to-day operations, monthly closing aspects and analysis of various corporate accounting functions.

 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations and monthly closing aspects of corporate accounting functions in compliance with the Company's policies, US GAAP debt agreements, SOX controls and/or other regulations.
• Complete account reconciliations and prepare financial statements and reports on a timely basis, as required.
• Work with other functional areas and departments to assure the accurate and timely flow of information into financial statements, providing excellent customer service.
• Analyze and research monthly financial statement variances
• Responsible for planning, recommending, and implementing the system and reporting enhancements, while partnering with IT and/or any key stakeholders impacted.
• Manage ambiguity by sharing anomalies and inconsistencies with leadership and assisting with resolution.
• Identify, research, and recommend conclusions to accounting issues and transactions.
• Be accountable to general ledger close and other sensitive deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between the company and its external auditors during audits and reviews.

 

Expectations 

• Advanced knowledge of basic financial statement fundamentals, ledgers, and journal entries
• Advanced knowledge of computer accounting software, specifically J.D. Edwards Office applications
• Expertise in MS Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Ability to develop financial acumen to better understand economic and financial value drivers

 

Education/Certifications  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred

 

Experience/Minimum Requirements  

• Five (5) years of related general accounting experience
• Prior experience with telecommunications, construction or real estate industries and/or public accounting preferred

 

Organizational Relationship  

  

Reports to: Various 

  

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

  

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in your assigned office approximately 60% of the time (3 days per week) and where you do your best work 40% (2 days per week).  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

 

Additional Information: Crown Castle has a COVID-19 Vaccine Policy in place requiring vaccination by your employment start date, unless approved for an accommodation or otherwise prohibited by law.

 

 

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