Senior Accountant - CAPEX - Equinix
Frisco, TX
About the Job
Who are we?
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.
Senior Accountant - CAPEX
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant - CapEx is accountable for day-to-day oversight of the company’s construction and project accounting, as well as supporting both internal and external audit requests. This includes ownership of the related internal controls. The position is also responsible for evaluating current processes as well as developing and implementing improvements to take advantage of the Oracle system and fixed asset accounting best practices.
The Senior Accountant - CapEx reports to the Senior Manager of CapEx Accounting. The position will work closely with other functional areas in the Global Controllership Organization (GL and other Capex functional teams) and will support and partner with Data Center Operations, IT, Product and CTO organizations.
Responsibilities
Own the global construction in progress (CIP) accounting, SaaS project accounting and internal cost capitalization processes
Ensure all CIP accounting activities are completed timely and accurately on a monthly basis
Review and approve work performed by staff, including but not limited to, journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis and financial reports
Continuously automate, streamline and improve CIP accounting processes
Effectively balance workloads and assignments
Ensure controls are in place and company assets are safeguarded. Overall SOX owner of CIP processes related to internal cost capitalization
Partner with Ops Finance, FP&A and other business partners as necessary, to continuously identify new internal cost capitalization opportunities and operationalize the capitalization, while also keeping processes scalable
Ensure the integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, internal controls and work with business partners to help define efficiency and effectiveness improvements
Represent Capex accounting in projects/reviews
Understand relevant company accounting policies and procedures and has the ability to interpret these to make quick decisions and provide guidance
Manage ad-hoc projects and requests for data and analysis from business partners
Qualifications
At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting preferred
BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required
CPA / MBA preferred
Strong use of ERP / Accounting systems. Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and Hyperion preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
A strong working knowledge of GAAP & Sarbanes-Oxley
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
Flexibility to adjust to workload and hours when necessary
Demonstrates highest standards of personal and professional integrity, adheres to company’s policies and procedures, and complies with applicable laws, government rules and regulations
Demonstrated ability to solve a wide range of complex accounting issues
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to travel occasionally (one or twice a year)
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