Accountant I (Administrative)

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:

• You are a self-starter.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.

You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.

If you are ready to make an impact, join our team!

Your Next Career Opportunity – Accountant I

Apply accounting principles under USGAAP and local GAAP to analyze and organize the finances of the organization and prepare financial statements. Record the cost of newly acquired and constructed fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), track existing fixed assets, record depreciation, and account for the disposition of fixed assets. Provide financial support to all levels of the company and ensure that all Company policies, country laws, and tax regulations are followed.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

•  Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries within the general ledger.
• Complete timely month-end close and monthly reconciliations.     
• Prepare schedules for quarterly external audit review and year-end audit.    
• Prepare and administrate all property tax declarations related to buyouts or lease extensions.      
• Responsibility to submit municipality's annual business license declarations.
• Responsible for gathering documentation and information required for the elaboration of the local financial statements.
• Conduct periodic Asset verification and analyses for the potential obsolescence of fixed assets and inventory, and make recommendations to management on whether fixed assets should be disposed of.
• Attend to all Landlord questions, such as payment issues, tax declaration information or any special other special requests.  

What You'll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

•  Associate's degree in accounting or finance; and at least 1 year of relevant experience in accounting or finance preferred. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.

• Ability to stand, walk and sit.

• Ability to reach with hands and arms

• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.

• Sitting up to 90% of the day.

• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.

• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/ Cubicle workspace.

• Moderate noise level.