Senior Accountant

Who We Are:

It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are:

The Senior Accountant position is responsible for monthly and daily general ledger accounting for one or more of our data center facilities.  This role will work closely with our existing team of accountants to provide guidance and assistance where needed to complete month-end procedures and reports to the property accounting supervisor.

What You Will Do:

• Provides guidance on processes/procedures to other team members as needed

• Provide complex accounting treatments/analysis.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to ensure data integrity.

• Assist with compliance of internal controls to ensure documentation reflects current processes.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of Month-end accounting close functions to include journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, revenue and expense deferrals and bank reconciliations

• Responsible for general ledger reconciliations

• Prepares income statement and balance sheet analysis, on a monthly, quarterly, year-end and as-needed basis

• Assists with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements

• Assists with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including working with our operations team to analyze and explain budget variances

• Responsible for the review of purchase requests for accurate GL coding and comparison against budgeted expenditures

• Responsible for preparation of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end audit

• Assists with implementing software or process upgrades and enhancements as needed

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of Month-end accounting close functions to include journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, revenue and expense deferrals and bank reconciliations

• Responsible for general ledger reconciliations

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• Three or more years of recent accounting experience

• MBA preferred

• CPA preferred

• Five or more years of recent accounting experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization

• Solid, comprehensive understanding of GAAP and internal control compliance

• Strong computer skills including accounting systems, Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred

• Strong Excel skills, including usage of pivot tables and v-lookups

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are required

• Ability to work in a fast pace environment

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• Employer Paid Benefits

• 401K with Employer Match

• QRest Sabbatical

• Employee Stock Purchase

• QTS scholarship for dependents

• Eagle Club award trip eligibility

• Paid volunteer days

• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
This position is Bonus eligible.

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