Accountant External Reporting

American Tower

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About The Position

The Team We are seeking an Accountant to join American Tower’s External Reporting team. The External Reporting team is responsible for a broad range of financial activities at a publicly traded company, including preparation of Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy and registration statements, debt and equity offerings, and standalone statutory, compliance, and other financial statement filings. Day to day you will conduct routine and non-routine accounting activities including month-, quarter- and year-end closes, journal entries, and reconciliation. Areas of specific focus will include stock-based compensation, goodwill and intangible assets, purchase accounting, asset retirement obligations, lease accounting, and debt. You will partner cross-functionally with Corporate Accounting, Investor Relations, Legal, FP&A, Human Resources, Treasury and Tax team members, as well as external auditors, to evaluate and prepare information related to periodic public filings. This role operates as a key contributor within the External Reporting function, driving reporting quality, technical compliance, and process improvements across U.S. GAAP and IFRS frameworks. The position requires technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to independently manage high-risk and complex accounting areas. This role operates as a key contributor within the External Reporting function, driving reporting quality, technical compliance, and process improvements across U.S. GAAP and IFRS frameworks. The position requires technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to independently manage high-risk and complex accounting areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 1+ years of public accounting or SEC reporting experience required.
• Technical skills including knowledge of US GAAP, SOX and SEC reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel knowledge, including the use of pivot tables, preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes and supporting documents for 10-Q and 10-K filings.
• Assist with earnings release support and tie-out processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory, local and benefit plan financial filings.
• Maintain and update internal reporting controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Research on technical accounting matters related to new accounting standards and treatment of complex transactions.
• Perform monthly close activities for asset retirement obligation and stock-based compensation including journal entries, account reconciliations and fluctuation analyses.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as required by management to support ongoing needs of the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level