Accountant I- AP

Crown Castle • Canonsburg, PA

115d • $25 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work. The role involves providing for the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable - AP accounting functions, including expense reimbursement administration, landowner expense reimbursement, general ledger related responsibilities and scheduled & ad hoc reporting. Responsible for day-to-day processing of Accounts Payable accounting functions to ensure the efficient workflow of AP disbursements. Collaborate with various cross functional business partners to accomplish daily responsibilities and to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance or related discipline preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of related general accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards or other similar accounting software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with internal and external business partners.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable - AP accounting functions.
• Ensure the efficient workflow of AP disbursements.
• Collaborate with various cross functional business partners.
• Partner with Property Management to ensure accurate disbursements.
• Run daily, weekly and monthly processes to generate landowner payments.
• Issue disbursements including cutting checks, preparing ACH files and setting up EFT payments.
• Perform quality control assessments and ensure compliance with the Commitment Authority Policy.
• Update landowner records in ERP system with current ACH banking information.
• Assist the field, Property Management and landowners with inquiries.
• Prepare and distribute approximately 20,000 1099-MISC forms.
• Lead testing for system changes and enhancements.
• Partner with Treasury to process unclaimed property.
• Review daily bank positive pay exceptions and take corrective action.
• Assist in documentation and development of department processes.
• Develop and deliver training materials to internal and external business partners.
• Analyze processes for efficiencies and provide recommendations.
• Assist AP Supervisor/Manager in the implementation of enhancements.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations and payments for tax withholdings.
• Mentor and support other AP accountants and team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums.
• Up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account.
• Market-leading 401(k) plan with up to 10% company contributions.
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified organizations up to $1,000 per year.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree