Senior Accountant

**Who are we?**

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Senior Accountant

**Job Summary**

As a Senior Accountant, you will have responsibility for end to end accounting activities and will report to the Hyperscale Business Unit Sr. Manager. This role requires a ‘can do’ attitude and autonomous mindset with motivation to put their own stamp on the processes and grow with it as the hyperscale strategy grows.

**Responsibilities**

The Senior Accountant uses professional expertise while resolving a variety of accounting matters. Performs monthly accounting close activities.

Accountabilities
- Work with upstream data owners and cross-functional teams to support accounting activities
- Partner with business and all stakeholders in making sure all transactions are recorded timely and accurately
- Prepare related party transactions
- Prepare and reconcile loan amortization schedule
- Review month end reconciliations and audit schedules for specific GL accounts; work with functional teams in ensuring all reports are prepared timely and accurately upon month end close
- Manage the timely processing of bank transactions, accruals, intercompany transactions and other accounting entries with the team
- Month-end accounting activities for a JV or set of JV’s
- Prepares and posts journal entries
- Performs flux analysis as well as ad hoc deliverables
- Perform monthly balance sheet and profit and loss reviews
- Act as the primary point of contact during statutory audits and prepare audit files for both internal and external auditors.
- Executes SOX controls
- Prepares PBC (Provided/prepared by Client)
- Work closely with Tax, Legal, and Treasury departments
- Continuously drive for improvement in quality and efficiency in new processes and systems to enhance the workflow of the team
- Work with an entrepreneurial team spirit
- Supports the partnership with upstream data owners, internal and external auditors, and Global Process Manager to solve a variety of accounting matters

**Qualifications**
- MSc or BSc in Finance
- 5+ years’ experience working in Accounting/Financial control role
- Experience with both IFRS and US GAAP is ideal
- Strong communication skills - both in person and remotely
- Team player with entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience in Oracle, Hyperion, Excel-preferred

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.