Sr. Accountant - Revenue and Leasing Assurance

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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.

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.

Job Summary

The Revenue and Leasing Assurance Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the analysis and accounting conclusion on significant and complex revenue and lease accounting matters. This contains a component of standard month close reporting and standard monthly accounting as well as ad-hoc review and analysis of more intricate transactions. The role will be partnering across regions for some tasks and will be partnering locally in EMEA region for others. The ideal candidate should be accounting qualified, highly motivated, have interpersonal and analytical skills, and be keen to pursue a career in a fast-paced multinational organization.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts with customers for revenue accounting treatment and draft accounting memos and writeups in accordance with ASC 606
• Partner with FP&A and Sales to advise accounting treatment and financial impact on large and complex revenue transactions
• Perform accounting analysis and prepare journal entries related to bad debt, sales allowance, and other revenue related accounts
• Prepare account reconciliations for revenue related GL accounts, investigate, and resolve variances where necessary
• Prepare and execute SOX controls and to ensure SOX compliance at all times
• Prepare month-end management reporting package including changes in revenue reserves and other revenue accounting matters
• Prepare ASC 606 disclosures for Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting
• Review lease contracts for lease accounting treatment and draft accounting memos and writeups in accordance with ASC 842
• Prepare ASC 842 disclosures for SEC reporting
• Support external and internal audits, including preparing working papers for the auditors and analyzing data
• Develops and maintains healthy relationships with our business partners
• Collaborate with other stakeholders, such as Financial, Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Global Controllers, Real Estate and Corporate Development, Legal concerning revenue and leasing-related matters
• Perform ad hoc projects as needed to optimize revenue and lease related matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting and/or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience in revenue and lease accounting is a plus
• Strong knowledge in US GAAP or IFRS
• CPA or equivalent credentials is a plus
• Experience with Oracle Cloud, Hyperion, RevPro revenue management tool and Lucernex lease accounting software is a plus (would be beneficial)
• Experienced skill-level with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Strong organizational skills, showing accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking abilities with high attention to detail
• Self-starter with strong analytical, time management and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels in an organization
• Relationship management with various business partners
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks within time constraints and deadlines
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude are essential

Our offer

• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market
• Possibility to work within fast growing world’s 500 Fortune digital infrastructure company
• Challenging job in a dynamic, professional, international and multicultural environment
• Possibility to participate in company sponsored trainings package
• Employee Assistance Program – access to free counselling, legal and financial consultations and crisis intervention
• Paid employee referral program
• Opportunity to work in supportive, inclusive environment with People-Centric Culture
• Competitive salary and yearly bonus as well as a well-defined career path shaped to the individual's career focus & priorities
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to participate in an employee share program
• Hybrid office policy requiring 2 days in office with additional remote work possibilities

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.