Accountant II

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic and diverse team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Accountant II is responsible for the day-to-day operations and monthly closing aspects of the general accounting functions, including ensuring accounting compliance with US GAAP and SOX. The Accountant II ensures timely and accurate recognition of expenses, proper classification of financial statement transactions, completeness and accuracy of balance sheet accounts, and prepares and distributes financial statements and other internal reporting

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls including SOX compliance 
• Perform an accurate and timely monthly close
• Perform regular analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and record journal entries for assigned areas
• Analyze, research and prepare monthly and quarterly flux analysis commentary for assigned accounts
• Prepare information for use in internal and external reporting schedules
• Summarize data for management analysis
• Analyze account balances and take required action
• Work with internal business partners to assure accurate and timely flow of information into financial statements and resolve issues
• Coordinate with and support inquiries from internal and external auditors
• Responsible for planning, recommending and implementing system and reporting enhancements, while partnering with IT and/or any other business partners impacted
• Conduct and prepare non-routine projects as directed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education Qualifications

• in Accounting, Business or related field Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Required
• MBA Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years experience in public or private industry accounting required
• Prior experience with telecommunications, construction or real estate industries and/or public accounting a plus 

Skills and Abilities

• Technical GAAP accounting knowledge
• Highly skilled in Excel
• Proficient at Word
• Collaborative
• Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing assignments
• Experience with Accounting system software or ERP’s, J.D. Edwards and/or Oracle preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred

YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Compensation
The salary range offered for this position is $63,699-$87,400 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.

Additional Information
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

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Salary : $63,699 - $87,400