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Staff Accountant

  2323 bryan street, Dallas
Back to vacancy overview Last updated: 27-05-2022

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Overview

Digital Realty supports the data center, colocation and interconnection strategies of customers across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, ranging from cloud and information technology services, communications and social networking to financial services, manufacturing, energy, healthcare and consumer products.  

Now is the time to join Digital Realty and be part of the world’s trusted foundation powering digital ambitions to our customers, prospects and partners. Digital Realty’s heritage is understanding a customer’s local to global data center needs to address mixed workloads and densities. Enterprises are adapting IT strategies on-the-fly to meet rapidly evolving demands. As data creation and consumption are increasing, so are the tools, clouds, networks and resources needed to support it. This data gravity effect can lead to global workflow management that isn’t consistent across deployments, only compounding the complexities. As one of the world’s largest data center companies, we offer colocation and scale offerings combined best in class connectivity, cloud and data centric solutions. Digital Realty is seeking motivated and imaginative professionals to grow our Enterprise business. 

 

Position: Staff Accountant

 

Opportunity Snapshot

This role will give you the opportunity to expand your skill as a Staff Accountant in an exciting, specialized industry. Under general supervision, you will have responsibilities related to a portfolio of properties, calculating and booking accruals, variance analyses, general ledger reconciliations, and presenting the data to Management. If you want to bring your experience and drive to a successful venture where you’ll receive strong support from your supervisor and the accounting team, where everyone is open and willing to help each other, and where new opportunities are being created due to strong company growth, then this could be the right role for you.

 

The Requirements

 To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:

  • A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in finance or accounting
  • 2-3 years of progressive work experience preferably in property accounting; knowledge of commercial leases and issues associated with recovery of operating expenses is strongly preferred
  • Detail oriented & self-sufficient
  • Familiarity with Yardi a plus
  • Familiarity with general US GAAP and property accounting processes, as well as knowledge of financial applications, concepts, and theories
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, as well as familiarity with Adobe and SharePoint
  • Great communication skills, and the customer service skill and confidence to express yourself clearly to cross-functional team members and property managers
  • The ability to work independently to solve problems and deal with a variety of options with limited information
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Great organization skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, to work well under pressure, and to set priorities
  • Digital Realty cares about the health and safety of its workforce, customers, and vendors. Except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation, Digital Realty requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated by their start date as a condition of employment.

 

The Role

  • Analyze the general ledger, calculate accruals, and prepare journal entries
  • Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and analyze variances
  • Provide monthly P&L commentary and variance analysis
  • Assist in the internal and external audits
  • Manager relationships and liaise with internal customers (Operations and Finance teams)
  • Participate in projects to continue to improve close process efficiency and effectiveness
  • Utilizing Yardi to run monthly reports and to close properties
  • Recording monthly accrual entries 
  • Reviewing and reconciling the general ledger
  • Reviewing income statement and balance sheet accounts

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

 

Digital Realty: Where the cloud lives and business thrives

We built the global standard for technical real estate, developing a unique capability to acquire, manage, and scale data center campuses. Now, Digital Realty is building a unique ecosystem of open solutions that power customer growth through exceptional service on a foundation of unrivaled data center expertise. The new Digital Realty combines unparalleled data center services, carrier-dense interconnection, real estate acumen, and financial strength to create unique power of choice and value when and where our customers need it.

 

Our Mission

To provide our customers with the trusted foundation for the digital world

 

Our Vision

To build a network of connected campuses and internet gateways that become the heart of the internet and cloud, powering growth and prosperity for customers, employees and shareholders.

 

Our Values

Guide our decisions and actions every day—above all else, we value customers, excellence, talent, teamwork and success.

 

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 2,000 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products

 

 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty Trust is committed to employing a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit, develop and retain people with backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that reflect the full diversity of our society.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.

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