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QTS Data Centers is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to work from our Overland Park, KS Headquarters. Quality Technology Services (QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint with over two gigawatts of critical power capacity under customer contract in North America and Europe. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS delivers secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities.

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The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for monthly and daily general ledger accounting for the corporate balance sheet and general and administrative expenses. This role will work closely with our existing team of accountants to provide guidance and assistance where needed to complete month-end procedures and reports and will interface with accounting management to ensure that accounting processes comply with company standards and requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned

Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of monthly corporate accounting close process including journal entries for cash transactions, debt financings, derivatives tied to debt financings, accruals, and corporate segment allocations.

Responsible for the general and administrative expenses across the consolidated income statement.

Responsible for the monthly closing of corporate cash and ownership of ad hoc bank transactions.

Responsible for completion of general ledger and intercompany reconciliations.

Assists with the analysis of actuals versus annual budget and quarterly forecasts to explain budget variances and identify issues timely.

Responsible for the review of purchase requests for accurate GL coding and comparison against budgeted expenditures.

Assist with compliance of internal controls to ensure documentation reflects current processes.

Responsible for preparation of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end audit.

Develop and document standard operating procedures and provide guidance on processes/procedures to other team members as needed.

Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to ensure data integrity.

Assists with implementing software or process upgrades and enhancements as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Three or more years of recent accounting experience

Demonstrated proficiency with an accounting system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in Accounting or CPA preferred

Five or more years of recent accounting experience

Experience working in large ERP systems - Workday preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization

Solid, comprehensive understanding of GAAP and internal control compliance

Strong computer skills including accounting systems, Workday preferred

Strong Excel skills, including usage of pivot tables and v-lookups

Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are required

Ability to work in a fast pace environment

TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.