Senior Accountant – Lead

American Tower

. Perform and review monthly financial close activities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeAtlanta • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $79,500 - $101,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and GAAP compliance, while effectively managing teams and improving financial processes. Proficient in Oracle for lease accounting and skilled in analyzing complex contracts and financial data.

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Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or FinanceOracle ExperienceCPA CertificationFinancial Close ActivitiesLease Accounting Guidance

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Hard Skills

Financial Close ActivitiesBalance Sheet ReconciliationJournal Entry BookingGAAP ComplianceContract AnalysisAudit SupportFinancial ReportingProfit And Loss AnalysisLease AdministrationSecuritization Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsProject Management SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

OracleMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-Oxley ComplianceREIT ReportingLease AbstractionLease AdministrationStatutory Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and review monthly financial close activities
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations
Book and review journal entries
Maintain internal control documentation, checklists, and audits for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Analyze profit and loss accounts related to tenant and ground leases
Reconcile balance sheets supporting REIT and securitization reporting
Coordinate on unusual financial transactions and determine accounting treatments
Resolve accounting discrepancies supporting SEC, group, standalone, and statutory reporting
Improve reconciliations, processes, analyses, and reporting using system tools
Ensure financial records and financial statements comply with GAAP and internal policies
Review budget-versus-forecast analyses and trends; produce monthly operating reports
Prepare reports and financial presentations from contract information
Administer lease documents in Oracle according to lease accounting guidance and governance
Train new employees and update training manuals
Build relationships across Lease Abstraction, Lease Administration, Land Management, Legal, Landlord Relations, and Finance
Recruit and manage the performance and career development of Senior Accountants and Accountants
Review and interpret lease terms, amendments, termination rights, and billing amounts
Analyze contract-term change requests and support internal customers with post-revision financial information
Resolve contract interpretation and pricing questions
Perform complex contract research for management
Audit loaded contracts and communicate findings
Support internal and external audit requests with data and calculations
Lead cross-organizational projects involving land and tenant lease data
Escalate ambiguous accounting interpretations and recommend solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a close environment required
Oracle experience strongly preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
CPA preferred
Strong organization, planning, and project management skills
Ability to prioritize tasks for yourself and a team to meet requirements and deadlines
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees
Strong leadership skills
Ability to read and interpret complex contracts with multiple amendments
Ability to ensure accounting complies with master lease agreements and lease accounting guidance
Excellent attention to detail and strong system and analytical skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Approximately 5% travel may be required

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
Hybrid work arrangement