Accountant I (Architecture)

Position Title: Accountant I (PI)

 

Company Summary 

Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$70B. 

 

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we're an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

 

 

Role 

Provide support for the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable (“AR”) accounting functions, including cash application, unapplied cash, billing, and related general ledger responsibilities.

 

Responsibilities 

•  Provide support to Accounts Receivable in day-to-day operations of the AR accounting functions in accordance with established controls.
•  Assist in daily cash application and reconciliation.
•  Collaborate with internal and external business partners to research and resolve customer account discrepancies and unapplied cash.
•  Ensure accurate and timely processing of recurring and non-recurring invoices.
•  Support the general ledger month-end close process by meeting established deadlines around cash application, billing and unapplied cash and ensuring the posting of data to the subledger.
•  Prepare entries for the general ledger in compliance with established rules and principles of general accounting.
•  Assist in the preparation of financial and statistical reports as required.
•  Assist in the coordination and preparation for financial audits as required.
•  Assist in documentation and development of department processes.
•  Maintain records and perform responsibilities in accordance with SOX and Company policies and procedures.
•  Manage AR mailboxes.

 

Expectations  

•  Strong attention to detail.
•  Understanding of SOX and compliance requirements of a public company.
•  Working knowledge of JD Edwards or other similar accounting software.
•  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (including Excel).
•  Ability to work well on a team and collaborate cross functionally.
•  Strong communication skills.
•  Analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  A constant example of modeling Crown's Purple values.

 

Education/Certifications   

•  High school diploma or equivalent
•  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance or related discipline preferred

 

Experience/Minimum Requirements   

•  Two (2) years of related general accounting experience
•  Able to work full time in a hybrid office setting.

 

Organizational Relationship   

   

Reports to: Accounts Receivable Supervisor

    

   

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A 

   

Working Conditions:  This role falls into our hybrid work model working in your assigned office approximately 60% of the time (3 days per week) and where you do your best work 40% (2 days per week).  Beginning September 5, 2023, our hybrid work model will be adjusted to 4 days in the office on Monday through Thursday.  On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.

 

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Accounting