Senior Accountant

About the role

Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC, is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States and has a nationwide portfolio of over 18,000 towers. The company provides build-to-suit and colocation solutions to the telecommunications industry. In 2020, Vertical Bridge became the first tower company in the world to achieve the CarbonNeutral® company certified status and has been recertified every year since.

Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for daily general accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, journal entries, financial reporting, account reconciliations and audit support. This position will require an individual who is well organized and can identify and implement efficiencies through process improvements.

Job Functions

• Plan and execute to meet monthly deadlines for month-end closing of financial statements
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for multiple accounts and multiple entities
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and other packages for investors, lenders, and management
• Prepare and provide analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements
• Identify and implement best practices related to internal controls
• Assist in the preparation of annual audited financial statements
• Work closely with the accounting team and other departments throughout the organization
• Analyze, identify, and propose solutions to increase the effectiveness of processes and procedures
• Collaborate on ad-hoc or recurring project teams to prepare various analysis for enhancement of the business

Supervisory Requirements

None

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This role is onsite in our brand new Downtown Delray Beach office. We foster a fast, flexible, and friendly culture where team members recognize the importance of in-person collaboration while providing the ability to have a flexible schedule and work remotely when needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required CPA candidate preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required, preferably in a related industry such as real estate, leasing, or telecommunications
• Experience with ASC 842 Leases is a plus
• Working knowledge of accounting practices, procedures and regulations governing accounting practices
• Prior experience of year-end financial statement audit process
• Experience working with NetSuite or similar accounting system preferred
• Highly competent user of Excel and proficient with other MS Office suite products
• Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team