Technical Accountant

Remote, NJ 08817

Posted: 03/11/2025 Job Number: 40360

Job Description


Technical Accounting & Policy
Remote


Summary:

Our company is seeking a seasoned Contingent Worker, Technical Accountant, who can move fast and learn quickly to help solve technical accounting issues for emerging significant, non-routine, and unique transactions, with a focus on broad areas including Revenue, Infrastructure, Procurement, Leasing and Data Centers/ Facilities. As a Contingent Worker, Technical Accountant, you will be responsible for understanding the finer details of proposed or executed transactions through review of available contracts and agreements, focusing on accounting risk assessment and collaboration with key cross-functional business partners including our US and International Accounting teams. You will leverage your experience researching relevant accounting guidance to identify key accounting issues and to recommend accounting solutions and disclosure requirements for complex and non-routine transactions and ensure that our accounting policy and accounting estimates are updated timely to reflect all changes. Your ability to communicate concisely and effectively, verbally and in writing, will inform all key Infrastructure Business Partners, Legal, Tax and the broader Finance organization of the accounting and business implications of transactions, particularly those with limited or no accounting background. You will also embrace ambiguity and our culture by prioritizing responsibilities based on impact and transition well between various accounting topics, which may include areas such as: revenue, property, plant & equipment, leasing, commitments, variable interest entities (VIEs), derivatives and financial instruments.

Responsibilities:
  • Research accounting implications from changes in the subject areas, prepare accounting memos and presentations, reach conclusions after evaluating various viewpoints/ guidance and concisely communicate accounting conclusions to the team
  • Interpret U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment, including internal control considerations, for new, material, and/or complex, unusual transactions or agreements, including in the deal structuring phase
  • Partner with our International Technical Accounting team to bridge to the related IFRS accounting standards and our SEC reporting team to bridge to relevant disclosure requirements
  • Monitor, understand and provide interpretation of new and proposed accounting pronouncements in areas of focus to assist key stakeholders in assessing financial, operational, and reporting implications

Performance Measurement:
  • Performance will be measured based on quality of work and deliverables.

Must-Have Skills:
  • Bachelor or higher degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA or equivalent qualification with US GAAP experience
  • 10+ years of financial statements auditing, financial accounting or similar experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience at a large public accounting firm
  • Experience in a technical accounting role of a public US company
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability in researching and documenting new accounting guidance/policy and the accounting treatment of complex issues
  • Experience in Microsoft Office 365 and Google’s G Suite
  • Experience working through ambiguity to communicate clear accounting positions and operational solutions
  • Experience working with business partners and cross functional teams to effect changes
  • Revenue and Infrastructure Accounting experience across Procurement, Leasing and Data Centers/ Facilities

Soft Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor or higher degree in accounting or finance

 

Pay range is $53 - $58 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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