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Job Code: GW-07311215244939
Salary Range: DOE
Job Location: GA--
Organization: American Tower || Research This Company
City:    State: GA

JOB DESCRIPTION:


The Staff Accountant position requires an organized and highly 
motivated team player with strong initiative, communication skills 
and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 
(GAAP) to assist with monthly financial close activities including 
but not limited to  journal entry preparation, account analysis and 
balance sheet reconciliation.  The incumbent prepares financial 
reports through analysis of basic operating statistics and/or 
financial data. The Staff Accountant also supports operations in 
understanding their financial information and identifying 
opportunities to maximize financial performance. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Assistance with monthly financial close activities, including the 
following: 
Originate journal entries in Oracle financial software. 
Assist in analysis of P&L accounts in team-based approach for U.S. 
operations (approximately 20,000 cell phone towers).    
Perform straightforward balance sheet reconciliations. 
Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and check lists. 
Month-end close is typically 5 business days plus a few days of 
preparation before month-end close.  
Non-close activities: 
Assist with monthly operations reporting (SEC reporting is performed 
in our Boston headquarters with support from our team). 
Assist with monthly close call with operations and develop responses 
to information requests or issues highlighted by operations. 
Assist with various projects to drive value through financial 
analysis.  
Miscellaneous basic accounting tasks such as calculating commissions 
and creating audit schedules (internal and external). 

 

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