Senior Accountant

American Tower

. Perform monthly financial close activities for units with over $3 billion in annual revenue .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesSenior💰 $79,500 - $101,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, accounting practices, and compliance with GAAP and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Proven ability to manage financial close activities, reconcile accounts, and optimize financial systems while collaborating across functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Close ActivitiesGAAP ComplianceOracle Financials ExperienceAccounting Discrepancy ResolutionSarbanes-Oxley Act Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationProfit And Loss AnalysisBudget Versus Forecast AnalysisInternal Control Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsEffective PrioritizationCollaboration Across Functional Groups

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Financials

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor's Degree In AccountingMaster's Degree In Accounting Or Finance

Industry Keywords

REIT ReportingSecuritization ReportingSEC ReportingFinancial Records Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform monthly financial close activities for units with over $3 billion in annual revenue
Analyze profit and loss accounts for U.S. operations
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure transactions are properly reported for REIT and securitization reporting
Maintain internal control documentation, checklists, and audits to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Coordinate across the organization to understand unusual financial transactions and determine proper accounting treatment
Resolve accounting discrepancies to prevent control deficiencies and support SEC reporting requirements
Identify and recommend systems optimization opportunities and process improvements, and implement approved changes
Ensure financial records comply with GAAP and internal policies and procedures
Review budget versus forecast analyses and trends
Produce monthly operating reports
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA and/or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Minimum of 2 years of accounting or finance experience required
3 or more years preferred
Experience with Oracle Financials strongly preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP
Ability to make independent judgments while applying GAAP to standard business transactions with little or no supervision
Approximately 5% travel required
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees
Strong organizational skills
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness