Senior Accountant

Description

About CoreSite:

CoreSite is a leading colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed. With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence, CoreSite is a place to make an impact.

Senior Accountant Role:

As a member of the Company’s Accounting team, the Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial operations for the company’s owned and leased data center properties and corporate headquarters. This role includes completing accounting functional processes for multiple entities, preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing financial statements and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, including associated variance analysis of income statements and balance sheets, completing common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations for some data center customers and obtaining an understanding of all accounting and financial reporting for these properties. The Senior Accountant is involved in a structured monthly close process and is responsible for ensuring compliance with CoreSite’s accounting policies and procedures and adhering to Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404). Success in this role requires collaboration across departments, professional presentation and communication skills, adaptability to evolving business needs and a proactive approach to financial analysis and reporting. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential for meeting deadlines, maintaining accuracy, and presenting financial analysis to key stakeholders. Beyond transactional accounting, this position requires a holistic understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles, the ability to analyze variances, identify trends, research technical accounting concepts, and provide meaningful insights into key business drivers.

Duties:

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis through a solid understanding of accounting principles specific to CoreSite’s owned and leased real estate properties and corporate headquarters
• Manage assigned responsibilities within the structured month-end close process, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, complete, and finalized by the 5th business day of each month
• Prepare monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset reports, accrual analyses, and financial close packages, including income statement and balance sheet variance analyses against forecasts and historical data
• Effectively communicate the company’s financial performance through monthly presentations to key stakeholders within the accounting and finance departments and quarterly meetings with general management representatives across the portfolio
• Perform ad hoc financial research and analysis, delivering clear and concise reporting
• Support financial, accounting, and operational needs, including special projects, business initiatives, and other duties as assigned
• Maintain well-supported accounting schedules and reconciliations aligned with the general ledger and reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, procedures, and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements
• Proactively research and address accounting questions, seeking guidance when needed and presenting thoughtful, well-considered solutions
• Provide timely, accurate, and well-documented financial information to support external audits and quarterly reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting activities and resolve accounting-related inquiries
• Assist with business process improvements and IT system enhancements that increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department
• Manage workload independently, track progress against deadlines, and communicate key updates without prompting
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s Culture and Core Values

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that includes at least two onsite days per week in the downtown Denver office, currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays for in-person collaboration
• Solid understanding of GAAP and real estate-specific financial reporting, with knowledge of accrual-based accounting, power revenue and expense allocations, and job cost and fixed asset accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, etc.), with the ability to perform variance analysis that identifies business drivers, not just transactional differences
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Proactive communicator who provides regular updates, addresses challenges early, and collaborates effectively across teams
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently research issues and connect the dots across processes
• Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and contribute to process improvements and system efficiencies
• Familiarity with JD Edwards or similar ERP/financial accounting software preferred

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with hands-on involvement in an accrual-based monthly close process
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and SOX 404 is preferred
• CPA license is preferred
• Experience in accounting for publicly traded or privately owned real estate investment trusts (REITs), other property-owning entities, or technology companies is a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation: Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Job Post Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications for 30 days.

Benefits: Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• Medical coverage starting day one, plus dental, vision, telemedicine, HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Starting 16 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, floating holidays and additional paid time for volunteering, family care, parental leave and other life events.
• Free parking or public transportation support.

Additional Perks:

• Up to $800 annually in wellness reimbursements and up to $450 in wellness incentives.
• $100 monthly technology stipend.
• Up to $5,250 annually in educational reimbursement plus LinkedIn Learning.
• Up to $5,000 annually in charitable donation matching.
• Financial coaching and student loan support.
• Family planning, mental health, and caregiving support.
• Pet insurance, employee discounts and cash back offers.

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