Accountant External Reporting

American Tower•Boston, MA

2d•$86,500 - $110,000

About The Position

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

Technical expertise
Cross-functional collaboration
Ability to independently manage high-risk and complex accounting areas

Responsibilities

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.
Conduct routine and non-routine accounting activities including month-, quarter- and year-end closes, journal entries, and reconciliation.
Focus on areas including stock-based compensation, goodwill and intangible assets, purchase accounting, asset retirement obligations, lease accounting, and debt.
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.
Drive reporting quality, technical compliance, and process improvements across U.S. GAAP and IFRS frameworks.
Independently manage high-risk and complex accounting areas.

Benefits

Annual bonus
Annual equity award
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Sick leave
Parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness